Mepiquat Chloride

CAS# 24307-26-4

Product Description

Mepiquat Chloride is a plant growth regulator widely used in agriculture for its ability to control plant growth and improve crop yield.

Product:

Mepiquat Chloride

CAS:

24307-26-4

Synonym:

1,1-Dimethylpiperidinium chloride

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White to faint yellow powder

Density

1.187 g/cm3

Melting point

>300 °C

Molecular Weight

149.66

Odor

Slightly sweet, musty smell

Purity

99%

Refractive index

1.5760

Uses, Applications & Markets

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We Offer Mepiquat Chloride
in various grades

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Mepiquat Chloride used in many
industry applications

Mepiquat Chloride is a plant growth regulator widely used in agriculture for its ability to control plant growth and improve crop yield. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:

  1. Crop Yield Improvement: Mepiquat Chloride is primarily used to increase the yield of various crops, including cotton, by promoting more efficient nutrient use and reducing excessive vegetative growth.
  2. Plant Growth Regulation: It is used to regulate plant growth, ensuring more uniform and manageable plant size, which facilitates easier harvesting and reduces lodging in crops like wheat and barley.
  3. Enhanced Fruit Quality: Mepiquat Chloride is applied to fruit-bearing plants to improve fruit quality, including size, color, and firmness, enhancing marketability and shelf life.
  4. Water Conservation: It helps in water conservation by reducing excessive vegetative growth, thereby lowering the overall water requirement of the plants.
  5. Increased Stress Tolerance: Mepiquat Chloride enhances the stress tolerance of plants, making them more resilient to adverse environmental conditions such as drought, high temperatures, and salinity.
  6. Seed Production: It is used in seed production to improve seed set and quality, ensuring higher germination rates and better crop performance in subsequent planting seasons.
  7. Improved Harvest Efficiency: By controlling plant height and promoting more uniform crop stands, Mepiquat Chloride makes mechanical harvesting more efficient and reduces the risk of crop damage during harvest.
  8. Reduction of Lateral Branching: It is used to reduce excessive lateral branching in crops like cotton, which helps in better light penetration and air circulation within the plant canopy.
  9. Increased Fiber Quality: In cotton cultivation, Mepiquat Chloride is used to improve the quality of cotton fibers, including length, strength, and fineness, which are critical factors for the textile industry.
  10. Compatibility with Other Agrochemicals: Mepiquat Chloride is often used in combination with other agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides, enhancing their effectiveness and providing integrated crop management solutions.
  11. Environmental Benefits: By promoting more efficient use of nutrients and reducing the need for excessive applications of fertilizers and water, Mepiquat Chloride contributes to more sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.