Description

Prohexadione is a plant growth regulator belonging to the cyclohexanedione chemical class, widely recognized for its role in controlling vegetative growth and improving crop architecture. Its primary value lies in its ability to inhibit gibberellin biosynthesis, leading to reduced internode elongation and enhanced plant strength, which is crucial for improving yield and harvest efficiency in various agricultural systems. This compound is essential for agricultural professionals, horticulturists, and formulators in the agrochemical industry seeking reliable solutions for plant growth management and lodging prevention.

Application

• Cereal Crop Management: Used to control lodging and shorten straw in wheat, barley, and rice, improving standability and harvestability.
• Fruit Tree Growth Regulation: Applied in orchards for apples, pears, and stone fruits to manage vegetative shoot growth, promote flowering, and improve fruit set.
• Turf and Ornamental Management: Employed on golf courses, sports fields, and in ornamental horticulture to reduce mowing frequency and maintain desired turfgrass height.
• Vegetable Production: Utilized in certain vegetable crops to control excessive vine or stem growth, directing energy towards fruit development.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Serves as a key active ingredient in the formulation of commercial plant growth regulator products and tank mixes.
• Research and Development: Used in agricultural research institutions for studying plant physiology, hormone pathways, and developing new crop management strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Prohexadione
CAS No.	88805-35-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O5
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Prohexadione Calcium; Prohexadione-Ca; BAS 125 10W; Regalis; Apogee; 3,5-Dioxo-4-propionylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; Calcium 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylate; 4-(1-Oxopropyl)-3,5-dioxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Prohexadione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay determination and control of related substances, to meet the high standards required for agrochemical active ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions

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