Mepiquat chloride Property

Melting point:

285°C

Boiling point:

245.45°C (rough estimate)

Density 

0.9989 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5760 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

solubility 

Methanol (Slightly), Water

color 

Light Brown

Specific Gravity

1.187

Merck 

14,5857

BRN 

3914089

Stability:

Hygroscopic

CAS DataBase Reference

24307-26-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Mepiquat chloride (24307-26-4)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-52/53

Safety Statements 

61

RIDADR 

Not a regulated material.

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

TN4939200

HS Code 

29333990

Hazardous Substances Data

24307-26-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 780, 464 orally; in rats (mg/kg): >2000 dermally (BASF Agric. Chem. Div.)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Mepiquat chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Mepiquat chloride (N, N-dimethylpiperidinium chloride), well known as PIX, is a potential systemic plant growth regulator. It is applied in cereals including wheat, oats, barley, rye, triticale and is extensively used in the cotton production. It is intended to increase yield by inhibiting gibberellic acid synthesis. The use of mepiquat chloride results in a shorter and more compact plant, lower leaf area index due to smaller leaf size and earlier maturity.

References

[1] X. Ren, L. Zhang, M. Du, J. Evers, W. van der Werf, X Tian and Z. Li, Managing mepiquat chloride and plant density for optimal yield and quality of cotton, Field Crops Research, 2013, vol. 149, 1-10
[2] Amarjit Basra, Plant Growth Regulators in Agriculture and Horticulture: Their Role and Commercial Use, 2000

Chemical Properties

White crystalline solid, off-white powder, or pinkish liquid. Slightly sweet, musty odor;

Uses

Mepiquat Chloride is a plant growth regulator used to improve crop quality and maximize yield.

Uses

Plant growth regulator.

Definition

ChEBI: A quaternary ammonium salt consisting of equimolar amounts of mepiquat cations and chloride anions. A plant growth regulator, it is used in agriculture to reduce vegetative growth including sprout suppression in garlic, leeks and onions.

Hazard

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Low toxicity by inhalation and skin contact.

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide, Plant growth regulator: Registered solely for cotton, to control the growth and yield.

Trade name

BAS 083 01 W®; BAS 85559X®; MEPEX®; MEPICHLOR®; MEPPLUS®; PIX®; PONNAX®; ROQUAT®; TERPAL® (with Ethephon)

Potential Exposure

A quarternary ammonium salt herbicide and plant growth regulator registered solely for use on cotton, to control growth and yield

Shipping

UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required

Incompatibilities

Decomposes in temperatures above 320℃. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.

Waste Disposal

Do not discharge into drains or sewers. Dispose of waste material as hazardous waste using a licensed disposal contractor to an approved landfill. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Incineration with effluent gas scrubbing is recommended. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Noncombustible containers should be compacted and buried under more than 16 in/40 cm. of soil. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.