Daminozide

Product name: Daminozide

Chemical name: N-(dimethylamino)succinamic acid

Other name: 2,2-dimethylhydrazide of succinic acid; Alar, Kylar, B-NINE, DMASA, SADH, B 995
Empirical formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₃

Molecular weight: 160.17

CAS No: 1596-84-5

Structural formula: 

Application: Daminozide is a plant growth regulator, a chemical sprayed on fruit to regulate their growth, make their harvest easier, and enhance their color. it is primarily used on apple, in addition to apples and ornamentals, it was also applicable for use on cherries, peaches, pears, Concord grapes, tomato transplants and peanut vines. On fruit trees, daminozide affects flow-bud initiation, fruit-set maturity, fruit firmness and coloring, preharvest drop and market quality of fruit at harvest and during storage.

Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance: off-white to white crystalline powder

Melting point: 154-156°C

Bulk density: 1.43g/cm³

Vapor pressure: 22.7 mPa

Solubility: water---100g/L; soluble in acetone, methanol; slight soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons

Stability: stable at normal storage conditions.

Package: 1kg aluminium foil bag, 25kg fiber drum.