Description

Kinetin is a naturally occurring cytokinin plant growth regulator, a critical compound for promoting cell division and delaying senescence in plant tissues. Its primary value lies in its ability to stimulate growth and enhance the shelf life of plant-based products, making it indispensable for advanced agricultural and biotechnological research. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the plant tissue culture, agricultural biotechnology, and horticultural industries seeking to optimize plant development and yield.

Application

• Plant Tissue Culture Media: A key component in Murashige and Skoog (MS) and other media formulations to induce callus formation and shoot proliferation.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Used in genetic engineering and micropropagation protocols for crops, ornamental plants, and rare species.
• Senescence Delay Research: Applied in scientific studies to understand and manipulate the aging process in leaves, flowers, and fruits.
• Horticulture and Floriculture: Employed to improve the vigor of cuttings, enhance bud break, and extend the post-harvest life of flowers and greens.
• Seed Germination Enhancement: Used in treatments to break seed dormancy and improve germination rates in certain plant species.
• Biostimulant Formulations: Incorporated into advanced agricultural inputs to promote plant growth and stress resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kinetin
CAS No.	525-79-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9N5O
Molecular Weight	215.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Furfurylaminopurine; N6-Furfuryladenine; Kinetin; 6-FAP; N-(2-Furanylmethyl)-1H-purin-6-amine; 1H-Purin-6-amine, N-(2-furanylmethyl)-; Cytokinin K; Phytokinin
EINECS	208-382-2

Quality Control

Our Kinetin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed HPLC purity data, confirming compliance with in-house specifications. For specific regulatory needs, please contact our technical support team to discuss available documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.