1-Methylcyclopropene Technical Index

Common name and chemical name: 1-methylcyclopropene
International common name: 1-Methylcyclopropene
Abbreviation: 1-MCP
CAS No.: 3100-04-7
Molecular formula: C4H6
Relative molecular mass: 54

Category: Plant Growth Regulator
Acute oral: LD50> 5000mg / kg
Transdermal toxicity: LD50> 5000mg / kg
(Substances that are actually non-toxic according to toxicity classification)
1-MCP preservative is to entrap 1-MCP gas in solid powder, dissolve it in alkaline solution or water, and 1-MCP gas will be released.

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is a cyclopropene derivative used as a synthetic plant growth regulator. It is structurally related to the natural plant hormone ethylene and it is used commercially to slow down the ripening of fruit and to help maintain the freshness of cut flowers.