Mepiquat chloride
CAS 24307-26-4
EC 246-147-6
Formula C7H16N.Cl
MW 149.66 g/mol
Agrochemicals Agriculture & Feed
Description
Mepiquat chloride (CAS 24307-26-4, EC 246-147-6) is a synthetic plant growth regulator belonging to the piperidinium class, commercially known under trade names including PIX, MEPEX, and BAS-083. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29333990.
In cotton cultivation, mepiquat chloride inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis, suppressing internode elongation and redirecting photosynthate toward boll development rather than vegetative growth. This mechanism reduces lodging risk and improves harvest uniformity. It is also applied to cereals and other row crops to shorten stem length and increase standability under high-input production conditions.
Mepiquat chloride is supplied as a technical-grade solid or as formulated aqueous concentrate, with purity specifications confirmed by HPLC analysis and aligned with REACH registration requirements for the European market. Procurement quantities are available in drum and IBC formats, with full SDS and CoA documentation provided on request.
In cotton cultivation, mepiquat chloride inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis, suppressing internode elongation and redirecting photosynthate toward boll development rather than vegetative growth. This mechanism reduces lodging risk and improves harvest uniformity. It is also applied to cereals and other row crops to shorten stem length and increase standability under high-input production conditions.
Mepiquat chloride is supplied as a technical-grade solid or as formulated aqueous concentrate, with purity specifications confirmed by HPLC analysis and aligned with REACH registration requirements for the European market. Procurement quantities are available in drum and IBC formats, with full SDS and CoA documentation provided on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 223 °C |
| Boiling Point | 106 °C |
| Density | 0.9989 (rough estimate) |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid, off-white powder, or pinkish liquid. Slightly sweet, musty odor; |
| Color | Light Brown |
| Odor | Slightly sweet, musty smell |
| Form | neat |
| Refractive Index | 1.5760 (estimate) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS06 GHS07
H
H301H302H332H412
P
P261P264P270P271P273P317P321P330P405P501P301+P316P301+P317P304+P340
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29333990 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
1,1-dimethylpiperidin-1-ium chlorideBAS 083BAS-083BAS 083WPIXMEPEXPIX(R)MEGAHIX
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