1-methylcyclopropene
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.
Research
584 papers- The use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on fruits and vegetables.Biotechnology advances · 2006
- 1-Methylcyclopropene maintains postharvest quality in Norwegian apple fruit.Food science and technology international = Ciencia y tecnologia de los alimentos internacional · 2020
- Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance 1-methylcyclopropene.EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2024
- 1-Methylcyclopropene Alleviates Postharvest Chilling Injury of Snap Beans by Enhancing Antioxidant Defense System.Food technology and biotechnology · 2023
- 1-Methylcyclopropene Delays Browning and Maintains Aroma in Fresh-Cut Nectarines.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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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.
==Synthesis== The compound 1-methylcyclopropene is synthesized by the reaction of methallyl chloride and phenyllithium, which functions as a base: