Description

9-Furfuryladenine, also known as kinetin, is a naturally occurring cytokinin plant growth regulator. This compound is critical for promoting cell division, delaying senescence, and influencing various aspects of plant growth and development. It is an essential tool for researchers in plant biology, agricultural biotechnology, and for manufacturers of specialized plant tissue culture media and biostimulant formulations.

Application

• Plant Tissue Culture: A key component in Murashige and Skoog (MS) and other media formulations to induce and sustain callus growth, shoot proliferation, and organogenesis.
• Agricultural Biostimulants: Used in foliar sprays and rooting solutions to enhance crop vigor, improve stress tolerance, and delay leaf aging in high-value horticulture.
• Plant Physiology Research: Fundamental for studying cytokinin signaling pathways, cell cycle regulation, and senescence mechanisms in model and commercial plant species.
• Seed Treatment: Applied to improve germination rates and promote uniform seedling establishment under suboptimal conditions.
• Orchid and Ornamental Propagation: Employed in micropropagation protocols for the commercial cloning of rare and valuable ornamental plants.
• Anti-aging Cosmetic Research: Investigated in topical formulations for its potential cytoprotective and anti-senescence effects on human skin cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Furfuryladenine
CAS No.	2296-08-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9N5O
Molecular Weight	215.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Kinetin; N6-Furfuryladenine; 6-Furfurylaminopurine; N6-Furfuryl-9H-purin-6-amine; 6-(Furfurylamino)purine; Adenine, N-furfuryl-; Phytokinin; Cytokinin K; FrfA
EINECS	218-948-9

Quality Control

Our 9-Furfuryladenine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications suitable for research and plant tissue culture applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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