Molekula
6-Furfurylaminopurine (Kinetin)
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
6-Furfurylaminopurine, also known as Kinetin, is a synthetic cytokinin used in plant tissue culture and agriculture to promote cell division and delay senescence. It is available in powder form with a purity of ≥98% and is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 525-79-1, Molecular Formula: C10H9N5O, Molecular Weight: 215.21 g/mol. Molekula supplies Kinetin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ beige crystal |
| Melting Point | 266 - 270 Deg C |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 266-267 °C |
| pKa | pKa1 = 2.7 |
Source: PubChem CID 3830 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 54149620 |
| CAS Number | 525-79-1 |
| IUPAC Name | N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-7H-purin-6-amine |
| EC Number | 208-382-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H9N5O |
| Molecular Weight | 215.21 |
| Exact Mass | 215.0807 |
| SMILES | C1=COC(=C1)CNC2=NC=NC3=C2NC=N3 |
| InChIKey | QANMHLXAZMSUEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H9N5O/c1-2-7(16-3-1)4-11-9-8-10(13-5-12-8)15-6-14-9/h1-3,5-6H,4H2,(H2,11,12,13,14,15) |
| PubChem CID | 3830 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29349944 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1H-PURIN-6-AMINE, N-(2-FURANYLMETHYL)-
- 6-Furfuryladenine
- 6-Furfurylaminopurine
- Adenine, N-furfuryl-
- Cytokinin
- Furfuryl(purin-6-yl)amine
- kinetin
- N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-7H-purin-6-amine
- N-Furfuryladenine
- N6-Furfuryladenine
Frequently asked questions
What is 6-Furfurylaminopurine (Kinetin) used for?
Kinetin is primarily used as a plant growth regulator in tissue culture and agricultural applications to promote cell division and delay senescence.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Kinetin?
The chemical formula of Kinetin is C10H9N5O with a molecular weight of 215.21 g/mol.
How should Kinetin be stored?
Kinetin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Kinetin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Kinetin in high-purity research grade.
Can Molekula supply Kinetin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Kinetin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Kinetin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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