Daminozide — also known as Alar, Kylar, B-NINE, DMASA, SADH, or B 995 — is a plant growth regulator, a chemical sprayed on fruit to regulate their growth, make their harvest easier, and keep apples from falling off the trees before they are ripe.
Daminozide |
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CAS Registry Number |
1596-84-5 |
Properties |
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Chemical formula |
C6H12N2O3 |
Molar mass |
160.17 g·mol−1 |
Appearance |
White crystals |
Melting point |
159.24 °C; 318.63 °F; 432.39 K |
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