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Usage

Uses

Used in Agriculture:
Mepiquat is used as a plant growth inhibitor to control the growth of plants, particularly in the agricultural industry. It helps in reducing the excessive growth of plants, which can be beneficial for crop management and yield optimization.
Used in Horticulture:
In the horticulture industry, Mepiquat is used as a growth regulator to maintain the desired size and shape of plants, especially in ornamental and landscape settings. It can help in preventing the overgrowth of plants and maintaining their aesthetic appeal.
Used in Research:
Mepiquat is also used as a research tool in the field of plant biology and agriculture. It helps scientists study the effects of growth regulation on plant development and can be used to investigate the mechanisms behind plant growth inhibition.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H16N.ClH/c1-8(2)6-4-3-5-7-8;/h3-7H2,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1

Upstream product

• 626-67-5 N-methylcyclohexylamine 
• 119-27-7 2,4-dinitroanisole 

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Reactions of Nitroanisoles. Part 2. Reactions of 2,4- and 2,6-Dinitroanisole with Piperidines in Benzene

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