[Common name] : Ethephon
[Chemical name] : 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid
[CAS NO.] : 16672-87-0
[Use] : Ethephon is a widely used plant growth regulator (PGR) that penetrates plant tissues and releases ethylene, a natural hormone accelerating ripening, flower induction, and abscission. It is heavily used in agriculture for crops like cotton, tomatoes, and bananas, and in greenhouse production to control plant height, enhance branching, and improve harvest efficiency.