Description

Gibberellin A12 is a specific, naturally occurring plant growth regulator belonging to the gibberellin family of diterpenoid acids. This compound is valued for its role in fundamental plant physiology research and as a key intermediate in the study of gibberellin biosynthesis pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the agricultural biotechnology, plant science, and fine chemical synthesis sectors to investigate and manipulate plant growth and development processes.

Application

• Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Research: A critical standard and tool for studying the biosynthetic pathways, metabolism, and mode of action of gibberellins in plants.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Used in R&D for developing novel plant growth regulators and understanding hormonal control of seed germination, stem elongation, and flowering.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of gibberellins in complex biological matrices using techniques like HPLC-MS.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or precursor in the synthetic or semi-synthetic production of other bioactive gibberellins or related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gibberellin A12
CAS No.	1164-45-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₄O₆
Molecular Weight	348.39 g/mol
Synonyms	GA12; Gibberellin A12; (1R,2R,5R,8S,9S,10R,12S)-12-Hydroxy-11-methyl-6-methylidene-16-oxo-15-oxapentacyclo[9.3.2.1^{5,8}.0^{1,10}.0^{2,8}]heptadecane-9-carboxylic acid; ent-7-Hydroxy-11-methyl-6-methylene-16-oxo-15-oxapentacyclo[9.3.2.1^{5,8}.0^{1,10}.0^{2,8}]heptadec-13-ene-9-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Gibberellin A12 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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