Description

Chlormequat is a plant growth regulator belonging to the quaternary ammonium compound class, widely recognized for its role in controlling vegetative growth and improving crop architecture. Its primary value lies in enhancing the lodging resistance and yield stability of cereal crops by shortening and strengthening plant stems. This product is essential for agricultural professionals, plant physiologists, and manufacturers of agrochemical formulations seeking reliable and effective plant growth management solutions.

Application

• Cereal Growth Regulation: Primarily used on wheat, oats, barley, and rye to prevent lodging (stem bending/breaking) by shortening and thickening stems, leading to improved harvestability and yield.
• Ornamental Plant Production: Applied in nurseries and greenhouses to control the height and promote bushier, more compact growth in potted plants, bedding plants, and flowering shrubs.
• Fruit Tree Management: Used to regulate vegetative growth in some fruit trees, potentially improving fruit set and quality by redirecting energy from shoot growth to fruit development.
• Turf Management: Employed on certain grass species to reduce vertical growth and the frequency of mowing required for lawns and sports fields.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard compound in agricultural research for studying plant hormone (gibberellin) pathways and developing new growth regulation strategies.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Used as an active ingredient in the manufacturing of commercial plant growth regulator solutions and soluble concentrates for foliar or soil application.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlormequat
CAS No.	7003-89-6
Molecular Formula	C5H13Cl2N
Molecular Weight	158.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlormequat Chloride; Chlorocholine Chloride; CCC; (2-Chloroethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; Bi-220; Cycocel; AC 38555; Retacel
EINECS	230-278-9

Quality Control

Our Chlormequat is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is tested to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by titration), chloride content, moisture (Karl Fischer), and residue on ignition is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.