Zeatin

Zeatin

Names
IUPAC name (E)-2-methyl-4-(7H-purin-6-ylamino)but-2-en-1-ol
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	1637-39-4 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:16522 N
ChemSpider	395716 N
InChI InChI=1S/C10H13N5O/c1-7(4-16)2-3-11-9-8-10(13-5-12-8)15-6-14-9/h2,5-6,16H,3-4H2,1H3,(H2,11,12,13,14,15)/b7-2+ N Key: UZKQTCBAMSWPJD-FARCUNLSSA-N N InChI=1/C10H13N5O/c1-7(4-16)2-3-11-9-8-10(13-5-12-8)15-6-14-9/h2,5-6,16H,3-4H2,1H3,(H2,11,12,13,14,15)/b7-2+ Key: UZKQTCBAMSWPJD-FARCUNLSBM
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	449093
SMILES CC(=CCNC1=NC=NC2=C1NC=N2)CO
Properties
Molecular formula	C10H13N5O
Molar mass	219.24 g·mol−1
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Melting point	208 to 210 °C (406 to 410 °F; 481 to 483 K)
Solubility in 1M NaOH	Soluble
Hazards
LD50 (Median lethal dose)	2200 mg/kg (mouse, transperitoneal)
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Zeatin is a plant hormone derived from the purinebase called adenine. Zeatin belongs to the family of plant-growth hormones called cytokinins and was discovered in immature corn kernels from the genus Zea. It promotes growth of lateral buds and when sprayed on meristems stimulates cell division to produce bushier plants.

Zeatin and its derivatives are the active ingredient in coconut milk, which causes plant growth.^[1]

Zeatin has several anti-aging effects on human skin fibroblasts.^[2]

Toxicology

The acute transperitoneal toxicity in mice (LD₅₀) is 2200 mg/kg.

Application

Zeatin has a variety of effects including:

1. Promotes callus initiation when combined with auxin, concentration 1 ppm.
2. Promotes fruit set. Zeatin 100 ppm + GA3 500 ppm + NAA 20 ppm, sprayed at 10th, 25th, 40th day after blossom.
3. Retards yellowing for vegetables, 20 ppm, sprayed.
4. Causes auxiliary stems to grow and flower.

Zeatin can also be applied to stimulate seed germination and seedling growth.

References

External links

• Cytokinins