Maleic hydrazide

Maleic hydrazide is extensively used as a systemic plant growth regulator and as a herbicide. Maleic hydrazide acts as an inhibitor of the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[123-33-1]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335, H341

Target

DNA/RNA Synthesis

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Cell Cycle/DNA Damage

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/maleic-hydrazide.html

Purity

99.98

Solubility

DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C1C=CC(NN1)=O

Molecular Formula

C4H4N2O2

Molecular Weight

112.09

Precautions

H315, H319, H335, H341

References & Citations

[1]Venezian A, et al. The Influence of the Plant Growth Regulator Maleic Hydrazide on Egyptian Broomrape Early Developmental Stages and Its Control Efficacy in Tomato under Greenhouse and Field Conditions. Front Plant Sci. 2017;8:691. Published 2017 May 16.|[2]Swietlińska Z, et al. Cytotoxic effects of maleic hydrazide. Mutat Res. 1978;55 (1) :15-30.|[3]Yurdakok B, et al. Cytotoxic effects of etephon and maleic hydrazide in Vero, Hep2, HepG2 cells. Drug Chem Toxicol. 2014;37 (4) :459-465.