(+) -Abscisic Acid
Plant growth inhibitor
Product Specifications
Background
Abscisic acid is a naturally occurring plant hormone and gene regulator. It functions to regulate plant growth, more specifically having an effect on several physiological mechanisms including seed dormancy, leaf abscission, stomatal movement, and plant stress responses. This is the active isoform and is ultrapure.
CAS Number
21293-29-8
Product Name Alternative
(2Z,4E) -5- (1-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl) -3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Inhibitor
Source
Isolated from fermentation
Field of Research
Cell Signaling
Purity
99.5
Weight
0.001
Format
Light yellow solid
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol or DMSO.
Molecular Formula
C15H20O4
Molecular Weight
264.32
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Himmelbach A., Yang Y., & Grill E. (2003 ) Curr Opin Plant Biol. 470-9. 2. Li J., Wang X., Watson M., & Assmann S. (2000) Science. 300-3.
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