Ethephon regulates phases of plant growth and development by application to various growth sites.
Product Name | Ethephon | |||
CAS No. | 16672-87-0 | |||
Content & Formulations | 91%TC 40%SL | |||
Physical & Chemical Property | Appearance: Colorless to light brown liquid Molecular Formula: C2H6CIO3P Structural Formula:
Molecular Weight: 144.5 Solubility: Readily soluble in water,readily soluble in methanol, ethanol, isopropanol acetone, ether and other polar organic solvents. Slightly soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene and toluene. Density: 1.568 g/cm3 Melting Point: 74~75ºC Boiling Point: 333.4 C at 760 mmHg Flash Point: 155.4ºC
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Toxicity Data | Acute Oral LD50(rat): >5,000mg/kg Acute Dermal LD50(rabbit): >2,000mg/lg Acute Inhalation LC50(rat): No data available Eye Irritation: Moderately irritating Dermal Irritation: Minimally irritating Dermal Sensitization: No data available.
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Usage | ||||
Crops | Target Pets | Dosage | Method | |
Cotton | Ripening | 300-500 times solution | Spray | |
Banana | Ripening | 1000-15000 times solution | Spray | |
