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C0143

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethephon

≥96% (titration)

Synonym(s):

2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid, Ethephon

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Linear Formula:
ClCH2CH2P(O)(OH)2
CAS Number:
16672-87-0
Molecular Weight:
144.49
Beilstein:
1751208
EC Number:
240-718-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002142
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24892237
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥96% (titration)

form

solid

mp

70-72 °C (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OP(O)(=O)CCCl

InChI

1S/C2H6ClO3P/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-2H2,(H2,4,5,6)

InChI key

UDPGUMQDCGORJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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