Chemical name: 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid
Appearance: acicular crystal.
Melting point: 74～75℃.
Solubility: Soluble in water, methanol, acetone, glycol, propylene glycol, slightly soluble in benzene, toluene, hardly soluble in petroleum ether.
Product description:
Ethephon is often used on wheat, coffee, tobacco, cotton and rice in order to help the plant's fruit reach maturity more quickly. Besides, Ethephon is also used to make all bolls open simultaneously in order to enhance harvest efficiency.