| Status: |
ANSI |
| IUPAC: |
2-chloroethylphosphonic acid |
| CAS: |
(2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid |
| Reg. No.: |
16672-87-0 |
| Formula: |
C2H6ClO3P |
| Activity: |
plant growth regulators (defoliants; ethylene releasers) |
| Notes: |
There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name “ethephon” is approved by the American National Standards Institute, and the name “chlorethephon” is used in New Zealand. |
| Structure: |
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| Pronunciation: |
ěth-a-fǒn Guide to British pronunciation |
| InChI: |
InChI=1/C2H6ClO3P/c3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h1-2H2,(H2,4,5,6)/f/h4-5H |