Products
Chlorpropham is commercially available as a powder (Retenox-C), among other products.
Structure and properties
Chlorpropham (C10H12ClNO2, Mr = 213.7 g/mol) is a chlorophenyl carbamate.
Effects
Chlorpropham inhibits early sprouting of potatoes for several months.
Indications for use
Germination inhibitor for table and forage potatoes.
Dosage
According to the directions for use. The potatoes are dusted with the agent in autumn and covered with paper.
Precautions
The powder must not be applied to wet, diseased or heavily soiled potatoes, not to seed potatoes and not to the Nicola variety. Potatoes must not be consumed for at least 4 weeks. Refer to the directions for use for complete precautions.
