Description

The pure product is white needle crystal. m.p.74 ～ 75 ℃ , easily soluble in water and alcohol, insoluble in dichloroethane and benzene. It is stable under acidic conditions of pH<3, releases ethylene under pH>3 and alkaline conditions, and releases ethylene and 2-hydroxyphosphonic acid in plants. The industrial product is light yellow viscous liquid or waxy solid.

Ethephon is a plant growth regulator, which has the physiological effects of plant hormones to increase the secretion of emulsion, accelerate maturation, shedding, aging and promote flowering.