Zeatin
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Zeatin | |
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IUPAC name | (E)-2-methyl-4- (7H-purin-6-ylamino) but-2-en-1-ol |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [1637-39-4] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | CC(=CCNC1=NC =NC2=C1NC=N2)CO |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C10H13N5O |
Molar mass | 219.24312 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Zeatin is a plant hormone derived from the purine adenine. It is a member of the plant growth hormone family known as cytokinins. Zeatin was first discovered in immature corn kernels from the genus Zea. Zeatin and derivatives were discovered to be the primary active ingredient in coconut milk, which has long been known to actively induce plant growth.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ David W. S. Mok, Machteld C. Mok (1994). Cytokinins: Chemistry, Activity, and Function. CRC Press, 8. ISBN 0849362520. (available from Google books)