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6-Benzyladenine Biocontrol

Action/Use:
  • Plant Growth Regulator
Use: Stimulates growth in apples, grapes, melons, oranges, pistachios, roses, and lily production.
Identification
Common Name(s): 6-Benzyladenine (IUPAC); ; 6-Benzylaminopurine (JMAF)
Description
Class: Plant-derived.
Formula: C12H11N5.
Properties: Off-white powder. Insoluble in most common organic solvents; soluble in dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide.
6-Benzyladenine
Registration
Outside U.S.A.: CyLex* Plus in New Zealand. MaxCel* in UK. Cilis Plus* and Configure* in Canada.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish, Bee: Toxic
Water Solubility: Slight, 0.00044 g/cm3 at 15°C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000mg/kg.
Handling/storage: Store in cool, dry area. Stable shelflife
Discontinued Names:
Accel*
Paturyl*
Promotin*
Pro-Shear*