L-trans-2-amino-4-(acetamidoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid also known as N-acetyl aminoethoxyvinylglycine and its use as an ethylene biosynthesis inhibitor

摘要

The compound L-trans-2-amino-4-(2-acetamidoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid or an ester or salt thereof is disclosed. L-trans-2-amino-4-(2-acetamidoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid is depicted above. A composition thereof is useful for inhibiting ethylene biosynthesis in a plant.