Hydrogen Cyanamide is a common agricultural rest-breaking agent applied in spring to stimulate uniform opening of buds, early foliation and bloom. Cyanamide can effectively compensate for the moderate lack of chilling units accumulated in the previous autumn and save the harvest that would otherwise be lost. It is particularly effective for woody plants such as berries, grapes, apples, peaches and kiwifruit. Overdosage, high concentration and error in timing of application can damage the buds (especially of peach trees).A 50% aqueous solution of cyanamide is also used as a biocide (disinfectant) particularly in pig farming, because it effectively kills salmonella and schigella and fights flies in all stages of development.
Cas No. : 420-0-2 50%
Formula: CH2N2
Molar mass: 42.04 g/mol
Density: 1.28 g/cm³
Melting point: 44 °C
Boiling point: 260 °C
ChEBI ID: 16698