Chlormequat is an organic compound with the formula that is used as a plant growth regulator. It is typically sold as the chloride salt, chlormequat chloride (C5H13Cl2N), a colorless hygroscopic crystalline substance that is soluble in water and ethanol. It is an alkylating agent and a quaternary ammonium salt. Chlormequat is one of the onium-type growth regulators.
Chlormequat is an organic compound with the formula that is used as a plant growth regulator. It is typically sold as the chloride salt, chlormequat chloride (C5H13Cl2N), a colorless hygroscopic crystalline substance that is soluble in water and ethanol. It is an alkylating agent and a quaternary ammonium salt. Chlormequat is one of the onium-type growth regulators.
==Plant interactions== Chlormequat was discovered in the 1950s, and was the first known plant growth regulator. It can cause stem thickening, reduced stem height, additional root development, plant dwarfing, and increase chlorophyll concentration.
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