l General Information |
Product Name | Kinetin |
General description | Kinetin is a type of cytokinin, a class of plant hormone that promotes cell division. |
Synonym | 6-Furfuryladenine; N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-7H-purin-6-amine |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 525-79-1 |
Formula | C10H9N5O | Molecular Weight | 215.216 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ~5mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Kinetin is a cytokinin which are plant hormones promotes cell division and plant growth. It was shown to naturally exist in DNA of organisms including humans and various plants. While kinetin is used in tissue cultures to produce new plants, it is also found in cosmetic products as an anti-aging agents. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
