Description

Chlormequat Chloride is a quaternary ammonium plant growth regulator widely used to control vegetative growth and improve crop yield. Its primary value lies in its ability to shorten and strengthen plant stems, significantly reducing lodging in cereal crops and enhancing harvest efficiency. This compound is essential for agricultural professionals and formulators in the plant protection industry seeking to optimize crop architecture and maximize production.

Application

• Cereal Growth Regulation: Primarily used to prevent lodging (stem bending/breaking) in wheat, oats, barley, and rye by shortening and strengthening internodes.
• Ornamental Horticulture: Controls excessive stem elongation in potted plants, nursery stock, and flowers like poinsettias and lilies, producing more compact and marketable plants.
• Fruit Tree Management: Applied to regulate vegetative growth in apples, pears, and other fruit trees, potentially improving fruit set and color development.
• Turf Management: Used on certain grass species to reduce vertical growth and the frequency of mowing required.
• Industrial Formulation: Serves as a key active ingredient in the manufacture of various liquid concentrates, soluble concentrates (SL), and other plant growth regulator formulations.
• Research & Development: Employed in agricultural research studies concerning plant physiology, hormone interactions, and the development of new growth regulation strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlormequat Chloride
CAS No.	999-81-5
Molecular Formula	C5H13Cl2N
Molecular Weight	158.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorocholine Chloride; CCC; (2-Chloroethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; Chlormequat; Bi-220; Cycocel; Lihocin; Retacel; AC 38555; Chlormequat; Choline Chloride, 2-Chloro-
EINECS	213-666-4

Quality Control

Our Chlormequat Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as assay, moisture content, and related substances is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0%
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.