Name: 2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-propionic acid

 

Synonyms: Pineapple Hormone Cloprop;epapesticidechemicalcode021201;metachlorphenprop;LABOTEST-BB LT00233186;FRUITONE(R) CPA;FRUITONE CPA;DL-2-(3-CHLOROPHENOXY)PROPIONIC ACID;CLOPROP

 

CAS: 101-10-0

 

MF: C9H9ClO3

 

MW: 200.62

 

EINECS: 202-915-2

 

  

Melting point 113-115 °C(lit.)

 

Boiling point 288.02°C (rough estimate)

 

density 1.2799 (rough estimate)

 

refractive index 1.5230 (estimate)

 

storage temp. 0-6°C

 

Applcation: 2-(3-Chlorophenoxy)-propionic acid is a plant growth regulator for pineapple.Soluble in methanol, ethanol, toluene,dimethylformamide and dilute alkaline solution,insoluble in water.Mainly used for suppression of pineapple crown shoot growth; Increase fruit size and fruit weight;Stimulate root growth and increase fruit setting rate.Pineapple harvest 15 weeks before the last batch of flowers wither, Corolla long and 3-5 cm, with 240-700 g/1000 kg ha water sprayed Crown roof postponing maturity.