C2H6ClO3P
144.49 g/mol
AgrochemicalDanger
2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid
CAS16672-87-0EC240-718-3
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
plant growth regulator for fruit ripening
2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid is a phosphonic acid compound that functions as a plant growth regulator. Its primary significance is in promoting fruit ripening by releasing ethylene in plant tissues.
Promotes ripening in fruits, nuts, and other cropsStimulates latex flow in rubberActs as a boll opener and defoliant in cotton
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H318Causes serious eye damage
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371May cause damage to organs
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid (CAS 16672-87-0) is 2931.59.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2931.59
EU CN code (8-digit)
2931 59 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-chloroethylphosphonic acid
InChIKey
UDPGUMQDCGORJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(CCl)P(=O)(O)O
Synonyms (49)
- CEPA
- PREP
- 2-Cepa
- 2-Chloraethyl-phosphonsaeure
- 2-Chloroethanephosphonic acid
- 2-Chloroethylphosphonic acid
- 2-Cloroethylphosphonic acid
- Amchem 68-250
- Arvest
- Bromeflor
- Bromoflor
- Camposan
- Caswell No. 426A
- Cepha
- Cepha 10LS
- Cerone
- Chipco Florel PRO
- Chlorethephon
- Chloroethylphosphonic acid
- Ethefon
- Ethel
- Ethephon
- Ethephon, >=96% (titration)
- Ethephon, PESTANAL(R)
- Ethepon
- Etheverse
- Ethrel
- Ethrel C
- Ethrel-E
- Ethrel-R (Salt/Mix)
- Flordimex
- Florel
- Florel Plant Growth
- Floridex
- Gagro
- Kamposan
- Roll-Fruct
- Terpal
- Tomathrel
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