Ethephon
Ethephon
What is Ethephon?
Ethephon is a chemical compound with CAS number 16672-87-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Ethephon (2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid), a widely used plant growth regulator that induces scenescence and fruiting may be used to study its properties as a plant growth regulator, phosphorylating agent and as a butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor. Ethephon may be used as a reference compound in procedures designed to detect ethephon in biological materials.
Specifications
ClCH2CH2P(O)(OH)2
144.49 g/mol
≥96% (titration)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Danger
H312-H314-H332-H412
P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
70-72 °C(lit.)
240-718-3
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