High Quality 1-MCP CAS 3100-04-7 1-Methylcyclopropene
Name: 1-Methylcyclopropene
English Synonym: 1-MCP
CAS number: 3100-04-7
Molecular formula: C4H6
Molecular weight: 54.09
Melting point: 75-76 °C
Boiling point: 8 °C
Density: 0.838±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is a derivative of cyclopropene. It is a gas at room temperature and is a small cyclic olefin with very active properties. 1-Methylcyclopropene is a synthetic plant growth regulator, which has been widely used in commerce. It is mainly used in two aspects. One is to prevent the early maturity of ethylene or ethylene-sensitive fruits and vegetables to prolong their freshness. For the preservation of ornamental plants and flowers. 1-MCP is used in agricultural products as a preservative for fruits and vegetables, and has been approved in more than 30 countries including the United States, the European Union and China.