daminozide

95%tech, 85%wp,

Plant growth regulator

NOMENCLATURE

Common name daminozide (BSI, E-ISO, (f) F-ISO, ANSI)

IUPAC name N-dimethylaminosuccinamic acid 

Chemical Abstracts name butanedioic acid mono(2,2-dimethylhydrazide) 

Other names SADH  CAS RN [1596-84-5]  EEC no. 216-485-9  Development codes B-995 

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Composition Tech. grade daminozide is >99% pure.  Mol. wt. 160.2  M.f. C6H12N2O3  Form Tech. is a white powder, with a faint amine-like odour.  M.p. 157-164 ºC  V.p. 22.7 mPa (23 ºC)  KOW logP = -1.50 (pH 5, 7 and 9, 21 ºC)  Solubility In distilled water 100 g/kg (25 ºC). In methanol 50, acetone 25 (both in g/kg, 25 ºC). Insoluble in hydrocarbons.  Stability No measurable hydrolysis over 30 d at pH 5, 7 and 9. Hydrolysed by acids and alkalis on heating. Solutions are slowly decomposed by light.  pKa 4.68 (20 ºC) 

APPLICATIONS

Biochemistry Interferes with gibberellic acid biosynthesis.  Mode of action Absorbed by the leaves, with translocation throughout the plant.  Uses To produce more compact plants (by inhibition of internodal elongation) of chrysanthemums, azaleas, hydrangeas, poinsettias, and other ornamentals.  Formulation types SP.  Compatibility Incompatible with wetting agents, alkaline materials, oils, and copper-containing compounds. 

product name	daminozide 95% tc	daminozide 85% wp
appearance	pale yellow powder	white loose powder
a.i.content	95.01%	85.50%
moisture		0.35%
wetting time(s)		106s
water insoluble	0.12%	0.16%
volatile matter：	0.30%
burn to dregs:	0.10%