A cytokinin used to regulate plant growth
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N6-(Δ2-Isopentenyl)adenine

Item No. 17906

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Technical Information
Formal Name
N-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-9H-purin-6-amine
CAS Number
2365-40-4
Synonyms
  • Isopentenyladenine
  • ​N6-Isopentenyladenine
  • ​N6-(2-Isopentenyl)adenine
  • NSC 106958
Molecular Formula
C10H13N5
Formula Weight
203.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 2 mg/mlDMSO: 1 mg/mlEthanol: 5 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 2 mg/ml
λmax
210, 269 nm
SMILES
C/C(C)=C/CNC(NC=N1)=C2C1=NC=N2
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H13N5/c1-7(2)3-4-11-9-8-10(13-5-12-8)15-6-14-9/h3,5-6H,4H2,1-2H3,(H2,11,12,13,14,15)
InChi Key
HYVABZIGRDEKCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    N6-(Δ2-Isopentenyl)adenine is a naturally occurring cytokinin that regulates cell division, development, and nutrient processing in plants.1 It serves as a precursor to zeatin synthesis.2,3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Laloue, M., Terrine, C., and Guern, J. Cytokinins: Metabolism and biological activity of N6-(Δ2-isopentenyl)adenosine and N6-(Δ2-isopentenyl)adenine in tobacco cells and callus. Plant Physiol. 59, 478-483 (1977).

    2. Einset, J.W. Zeatin biosynthesis from N6-(Δ2-isopentenyl)adenine in Actinidia and other woody plants. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 83, 972-975 (1986).

    3. Einset, J.W., and Silverstone, A. Hydroxylation of N6-(Δ2-isopentenyl)adenine to zeatin. Relative activities of organ systems from Actinidia Arguta. Plant Physiol. 84, 208-209 (1987).