Forchlorfenuron

1 - (2 -chloro-4 -pyridyl )-3- phenylurea

White odorless solid

Fixed

1.44 g · cm -3

165-170 ° C

4.6 hPa ( 26 ° C)

• Practically insoluble in water (39 mg · l-1 at 21 ° C)

Attention

1568 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Forchlorfenuron is a chemical compound from the group of urea derivatives, nitrogen-containing heterocycles, substituted phenols, and organic chlorine compounds, which is used as an active ingredient in plant protection.

Properties

Forchlorfenuron is a flammable white odorless solid, which is insoluble in water.

Use

Forchlorfenuron acts as a growth regulator in plants. The active ingredient is one of the cytokines and thus the phytohormones.

In the plant crop, it is used to influence the fruit set and fruit size positive. Awareness of the drug reached in 2011 by a report on Chinese television about exploding watermelons caused by the improper use of Forchlorfenuron.