CHLORMEQUAT
Common name: Chlormequat chloride
Other name: CCC, Cycocel
Chemical name: 2-chloroethyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Chemical family: Plant Growth Regulator
Molecular weight: 158.08
Molecular
formulary: 
Melting
point: 238--242¡æ
Shelf life:
3 years under the cool, shade and dry storage conditions.
Specification:
96% 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: 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.
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.
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