Summer has arrived, and the most confusing thing for everyone is the preservation of food. How to ensure the freshness of food has become a hot topic nowadays. So how should we store fresh fruits and vegetables in the face of such a hot summer? In the face of this situation, in recent years, scientific research has discovered an effective inhibitor of ethylene action -1-MCP. The 1-MCP inhibitor is not only non-toxic, harmless, residue free, and environmentally friendly, but also widely used for the preservation of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Below, we will introduce the specific details of the 1-MCP product.
What is 1-MCP?
1-MCP, also known as 1-Methylcycloprotene, CAS 3100-04-7. 1-MCP is an effective ethylene inhibitor that can inhibit a series of physiological and biochemical reactions related to fruit ripening induced by ethylene, inhibit plant respiration intensity, effectively delay fruit ripening and aging progress, maintain the original appearance and quality of fruits and vegetables for a long time, reduce water evaporation, alleviate pathological damage and microbial decay, To maintain the storage quality of the fruit. And 1-MCP is non-toxic and residue free, meeting the various indicators of national video preservatives, and can be used with confidence.
1-MCP specifications
| CAS |
3100-04-7 |
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| Name | ||
| Synonym |
1-Methylcyclopropene,1-MCP; Methylcyclopropen; 1-Methylcyclopropen ( 1-MCP ); Fresh keeping for fruit; 1-methylecyclopropene |
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| MF | ||
| Item |
Standard
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Result |
| Appearance |
Almost White powder |
Qualified |
| Assay（%） |
≥3.3 |
3.6 |
| Purity（%） |
≥98 |
99.9 |
| Impurities |
No macroscopic impurities |
No macroscopic impurities |
| Moisture （%） |
≤10.0 |
5.2 |
| Ash（%） |
≤2.0 |
0.2 |
| Water soluble |
1g sample was completely dissolved in 100g of water |
Full dissolved |
1-MCP application
Before the application of 1-MCP, most methods of physical preservation and preservation were adopted: 1. low-temperature refrigeration, 2. controlled atmosphere storage, and 3. heat, light, and microwave treatment. However, these three methods require a lot of manpower and resources, and the time is long and short. Research has shown that 1-MCP can effectively compete to bind to ethylene receptors, delaying fruit ripening and aging. Due to its non-toxic properties, low usage, high efficiency, and stable chemical properties, it is currently widely used in the storage of fruits and vegetables, with a high market use and promotion rate.
1-MCP not only inhibits or delays the occurrence of physiological aging in plants, but also has low toxicity. LD50>5000mg/kg is actually a non-toxic substance; The concentration used is extremely low, and when processing fruits, vegetables, and flowers, the concentration in the air only needs to be one millionth, so the residual amount in fruits, vegetables, and flowers after use is so low that it cannot be detected; 1-MCP has also passed the inspection of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA website announcement) and is considered safe and non-toxic, suitable for use in flowers and fruits and vegetables, and safe for humans, animals, and the environment. There is no need to establish dosage restrictions during use.
What is the market outlook for 1-MCP?
For agricultural countries, a large number of fresh fruits and vegetables are produced every year. Due to the imperfect development of cold chain logistics for agricultural products, about 85% of fruits and vegetables use ordinary logistics, resulting in a large amount of decay and loss. This provides a broad market space for the promotion and application of 1-methylcyclopropene. The research results indicate that 1-methylcyclopropene can significantly reduce the softening and decay of fruits and vegetables, and extend their shelf life and storage period. This concludes the introduction of 1-MCP. If you would like to know more about the product, please leave me a message.
Post time: Jun-01-2023