Description

3-Benzyladenine is a synthetic cytokinin plant growth regulator, a derivative of the purine base adenine. This compound is valued for its potent ability to stimulate cell division and promote growth in plant tissue culture and agricultural applications. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the plant biotechnology, horticulture, and agrochemical industries seeking to enhance crop yields and develop new plant varieties.

Application

• Plant Tissue Culture: Used as a key growth regulator in media for micropropagation, callus induction, and shoot proliferation.
• Agricultural Formulations: Incorporated into plant growth regulator products to improve fruit set, delay senescence, and increase yields.
• Horticulture: Applied to promote lateral bud break, enhance branching in ornamental plants, and improve the quality of cuttings.
• Biotechnology Research: Serves as a standard cytokinin in physiological studies of plant cell division, differentiation, and organogenesis.
• Seed Treatment: Used to break seed dormancy and improve germination rates in certain plant species.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a biochemical precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex cytokinin analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Benzyladenine
CAS No.	7280-81-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁N₅
Molecular Weight	225.25 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Benzylaminopurine; BAP; 6-BAP; N⁶-Benzyladenine; Benzyladenine; Benzylaminopurine; N-Benzyl-9H-purin-6-amine; Cytokinin B; Vardhak
EINECS	230-705-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Benzyladenine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and loss on drying to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	230 - 235 °C
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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