Abscisic Acid (ABA)
Product ID
A102
ABA was originally used as a defoliant and noted for its role in leaf abcission. It was later found to regulate a number of processes associated with seed maturation and germination. Currently it is the model compound for studying abiotic stress resistance in plants.
Synonyms: ABA; mixture of (2Z,4E)-5-[(1S)-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid and its enantiomer (2Z,4E)-5-[(1R)-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid
Solubility | EtOH or DMSO |
Physical Form | Solid |
Other Notes | Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
Product Number | A102 |
CAS Number | 21293-29-8 |
Formula Weight | 264.32 |
Formula | C15H20O4 |
Synonyms | ABA; mixture of (2Z,4E)-5-[(1S)-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid and its enantiomer (2Z,4E)-5-[(1R)-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid |
Storage Temp. | -20 °C |
Tariff Code | 3822.00.5090 |