Ethephon | 16672-87-0

Ethephon is a synthetic plant growth regulator that is widely used in agriculture to control various physiological processes in plants. Its chemical name is 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid and its chemical formula is C2H6ClO3P.

When applied to plants, ethephon is rapidly converted into ethylene, a natural plant hormone. Ethylene plays a crucial role in numerous plant growth and developmental processes, including fruit ripening, flower and fruit abscission (shedding), and plant senescence (aging). By releasing ethylene, ethephon can accelerate these processes, leading to desired outcomes such as earlier fruit ripening or increased fruit drop in crops like cotton and apples.

Ethephon is commonly used in horticulture and agriculture for purposes such as:

Fruit Ripening: Ethephon can be applied to certain fruit crops to promote uniform ripening and enhance color development, improving marketability and harvest efficiency.

Flower and Fruit Abscission: In crops such as cotton and fruit trees, ethephon can induce flower and fruit shedding, facilitating mechanical harvesting and thinning to optimize yield and fruit quality.

Plant Senescence: Ethephon can accelerate the senescence of plants, leading to more synchronized and efficient harvesting of crops like peanuts and potatoes.

Package: 50KG/plastic drum, 200KG/metal drum or as you request.

Storage: Store at a ventilated, dry place.

Executive Standard: International Standard.