6-Benzylaminopurine, Synthetic cytokinin (ab146398)
Key features and details
- Synthetic cytokinin.
- CAS Number: 1214-39-7
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
6-Benzylaminopurine, Synthetic cytokinin -
Description
Synthetic cytokinin. -
Alternative names
- 6-BAP
- BA
- BAP
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Biological description
Plant cell division factor. Widely used synthetic cytokinin supplement for plant growth media. Stimulates Ca2+ influx (KM = 1 nM) by moss protoplasts. Induces positive inotropic effects through activation of P2X and P2Y (P2-purinergic receptors) in rat atria. Inhibitor of respiratory kinase in plants, and increases post-harvest life of green vegetables.
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CAS Number
1214-39-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-(Phenylmethyl)-1H-purin-6-amine -
Molecular weight
225.26 -
Molecular formula
C12H11N5 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
