| Description | Zeatin is a cytokinin derived from adenine. Zeatin 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. |
| Synonyms | 玉米素 |
| molecular weight | 219.24 |
| Molecular formula | C10H13N5O |
| CAS | 13114-27-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 27.5 mg/mL (125.43 mM) |
| References | 1. Koprna, R., et al.: Bioorgan. Med. Chem., 24, 484-492 (2016 |