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Sigma-Aldrich

6-Benzylaminopurine

Plant cell division factor.

Synonym(s):

6-Benzylaminopurine, Benzyladenine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H11N5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
225.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

2 M NaOH: 40 mg/mL
ethanol: 5 mg/mL
methanol: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H11N5/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)6-13-11-10-12(15-7-14-10)17-8-16-11/h1-5,7-8H,6H2,(H2,13,14,15,16,17)

InChI key

NWBJYWHLCVSVIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Plant cell division factor. Stimulates Ca2+ influx (Km = 1 nM) by moss protoplasts. Reported to induce positive inotropic effects through activation of P2-purinergic receptors. When complexed with copper, catalyzes molecular oxygen dismutation at physiological pH.
Plant cell division factor. Stimulates Ca2+ influx (Km = 1 nM) by moss protoplasts. When complexed with copper, catalyzes molecular oxygen dismutation at physiological pH.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Km = 1 nM in stimulating Ca2+ influx
Primary Target
P2-purinergic receptors
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Froldi, G., et al. 1999. Planta Med.65, 245.
Schumaker, K.S., and Gizinski, M.J. 1993. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90, 10937.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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