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1-Methylcyclopropene

1-Methylcyclopropene
Names Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methylcycloprop-1-ene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations 1-MCP ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard100.130.871
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H6/c1-4-2-3-4/h2H,3H2,1H3
    Key: SHDPRTQPPWIEJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C4H6/c1-4-2-3-4/h2H,3H2,1H3
    Key: SHDPRTQPPWIEJG-UHFFFAOYAJ
  • C\1=C(/C)C/1
Properties C4H6Molar mass54.092 g·mol Boiling point12 °C (54 °F; 285 K)(approx)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

The compound 1-methylcyclopropene, also known as 1-MCP, is a cyclo­propene derivative used as a synthetic plant growth regulator. It is structurally related to the natural plant hormone ethylene and it is used commercially to slow down the ripening of fruit and to help maintain the freshness of cut flowers.

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