C5H13Cl2N
M.W.: 158.07
CAS: 999-81-5
Solubility: Water
Chlormequat chloride is a dwarfing agent which can inhibit ornamental flowers and shoots.
Application:
1. To increase resistance to lodging (by shortening and strengthening the stem) and to increase yields in wheat,rye, oats, and triticale
2. Also used to promote lateral branching and flowering in azaleas, fuchsias, begonias, poinsettias, geraniums, pelargoniums, and other ornamental plants
3. To promote flower formation and imporve fruit setting in pears, almonds, vines, olives, and tomatoes
4. To prevent premature fruit drop in pears, apricots, and plums etc.
5. Also used on cotton, vegetables, tobacco, sugar cane, mangoes, and other crops
Solubility
It can dissolve in water easily, also dissolve in lower alcohol.