Description

Gibberellin A5 is a potent plant growth hormone belonging to the gibberellin family, a class of diterpenoid acids critical for regulating various developmental processes. This specific compound is valued for its targeted physiological activity in promoting stem elongation, seed germination, and fruit development. It is essential for researchers in agricultural biotechnology, horticulture, and plant physiology, as well as for manufacturers of advanced plant growth regulators and biostimulants.

Application

• Plant Physiology Research: A key standard and reagent for studying gibberellin biosynthesis, signal transduction, and gene regulation mechanisms.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Used in the development and efficacy testing of novel plant growth regulator formulations and seed treatment technologies.
• Horticulture & Floriculture: Applied to control flowering time, improve fruit set, and manage plant stature in greenhouse and nursery production.
• Seed Technology: Employed to break seed dormancy and enhance uniform germination in certain plant species under controlled conditions.
• Malting & Brewing Research: Investigated for its role in influencing amylase production in barley during the malting process.
• Biostimulant Production: Serves as an active ingredient or a reference compound in the formulation of high-performance organic plant growth promoters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gibberellin A5
CAS No.	561-56-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₂O₆
Molecular Weight	346.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Gibberellin A5; GA5; GA₅; (1R,2R,5S,8S,9S,10R,12S)-12-Hydroxy-4-methyl-13-methylidenetetracyclo[10.2.1.0¹,⁹.0²,⁸]pentadecane-5,10-dicarboxylic acid; Gibberellin X; 2,4a,7-Trihydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylenegibb-3-ene-1,10-dicarboxylic acid 1,4a-lactone
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Quality Control

Our Gibberellin A5 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods like HPLC. We support research and industrial applications requiring reliable, well-characterized biochemical standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as indicated on the label or COA. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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