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Synonyms: 6-Furfurylaminopurine, N6-Furfuryladenine
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CAS No.: Â 525-79-1Molecular Weight:Â 215.21
Description:Â
kinetin is a type of cytokinin, which is a class of plant hormones that promote cell division (cytokinesis) in plant roots and shoots. It is a synthetic compound but was originally discovered as a natural degradation product of DNA.
Biological Role
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Function in plants:
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Promotes cell division and shoot formation
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Delays leaf senescenceÂ
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Enhances chloroplast development
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Widely used in plant tissue culture media like Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium
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In agriculture, it may be applied to promote growth and delay aging in cropUsed in tissue culture to stimulate shoot proliferation
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Specifications of Kinetin:
Purity :Â 99%
Colour :Â White to pale yellow
Form:Â Crystalline powder
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