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Abscisic Acid

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Abscisic Acid
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Abscisic Acid

Molecular FormulaC15H20O4 CAS21293-29-8 Molecular Weight236.33 g/mol g/mol
SynonymsABA
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning
Environmental hazard Environmental hazard

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Abscisic Acid is a plant hormone involved in various plant processes, including seed dormancy, and responses to stress.
- Agriculture: Used to regulate plant growth, stimulate seed dormancy, and enhance stress resistance in plants. - Research: Applied in plant research to study plant responses to abiotic stress such as drought. - Horticulture: Used to improve the shelf life of fruits and reduce fruit drop. - Plant Physiology: Employed in studies to understand plant growth and development mechanisms.
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
OdorOdorless
Molecular FormulaC15H20O4
Molecular Weight236.33 g/mol
Melting Point179-181 °C
Density1.3 g/cm³
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and acetone
Flash PointNot applicable
Chemical StabilityStable under normal conditions, but decomposes when exposed to light
IUPAC Name(2Z,4E)-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxocyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienoic acid
Molecular FormulaC15H20O4
Molecular Weight236.33 g/mol g/mol
SMILESCC1=CC(=O)CC(C1(C=CC(=CC(=O)O)C)O)(C)C
InChIKeyJLIDBLDQVAYHNE-YKALOCIXSA-N
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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