Product Name

NAD

CAS No.

86-86-2

EINECS No.

201-704-2

Classification

Plant Growth Regulator/Agrochemical

Chemical Name

2-(1-Naphthyl) acetamide, α- naphthaleneacetamide

Physical chemistry

Molecular weight: 185.2

Molecular formula: C12H11NO

M.P.: 182-183 Degree C

Appearance: white crystal powder

Assay:98.%min,

Loss on drying: 0.5%max

Residues after ignition: 0.5%max;

Solubility

In water 39mg/kg (40 Degree C). Soluble in acetone,   ethanol and isopropanol. Insoluble in kerosene and carbon disulfide.

Stability

Stable under normal storage conditions

Mode of action

Acts by inducing formation of an abscission zone in   the peduncle

Application

Used for thinning mang varieties of apples and   pears, and to prevent premature fruit fall in apples and cherries

Formulation types

98%TC

Packing

1kg aluminium foil bag

25 kgs fibre drum