Chlormequat chloride

Common name: Chlormequat chloride
Other name: CCC, Cycocel
Chemical name: 2-chloroethyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Chemical family: Plant Growth Regulator
Molecular weight: 158.08
Melting point: 238--242
Specification: 99%, 98% tech. Grade

Mode of actions & functions:
Chlirmequat is a retardant of plant Growth. It process against gibberellic acid inside the plant when absorbed by organs (root, stem and leaves). It can restrain the elongation of cells, but have no influence on cell division; Restrain the growth of stem and leaves without affecting the development of sexual organs. It can make the plant short but strong with gathered trunk; Make the leaves darker and thicker and increase the ability to resist collapse, drought, cold and alkaline.

Use range:
For greenhouse use as plant growth regulator on azaleas, poinsettias, geraniums, and hibiscus. Or for cotton, various vegetables, grape vines, mango, tobacco, and ornamentals. For wheat, rye, and oats.

Shelf life: 3 years under the cool, shade and dry storage conditions.

Cautions:
The pure product should be white arras crystal, fish-smelled. It has strong ability in moisture absorption. It's easy to be dissolved in water and it is stable in medium, which is neutral or acid. It's one kind of low-poisonous plant growth regulator.