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C₂H₆ClO₃P

144.49 g/mol

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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

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful

Health Hazard

Environmental Hazard

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

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

2-chloroethylphosphonic acid

InChIKey

UDPGUMQDCGORJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(CCl)P(=O)(O)O

Synonyms (49)