1-Naphthaleneacetamide
Action/Use:
- Plant Growth Regulator
Use:
Thins apple, pear blossoms; prevents premature fruit fall in apples, cherries. Stimulates root formation in cuttings and transplants.
Identification
Common Name(s): 2-(1-Naphthyl)acetamide (ISOE, BSI draft)
Chemistry
Properties: Melting point 182-184°C.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 39 mg/kg at 40° C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER (Eye), CAUTION (Amid-Thin* W)
Toxicity Class: I, III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 1690 mg/kg. (Rabbit): Dermal >2000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Causes irreversible eye damage
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Premix Products:
+ 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid
- Amcotone* — AMVAC Chemical Corp.
- Floratone* — VAPCO, Veterinary & Agricultural Products Mfg. Co. Ltd.
- Greenton* — AMVAC Chemical Corp.
- Hormoprin* — Probelte S.A.
Discontinued Names:
Adrop Polvere*
Thin-it*
Transplantone*
