(+/-) Abscisic Acid (ABA)

Catalog Number	ACM14375452
CAS	14375-45-2
Structure
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
Molecular Weight	264.32 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C15H20O4
Solubility	EtOH, DMSO
Appearance	White to Yellow Powder
Application	ABA has traditionally been used as a defoliant because of its role in leaf abcission. It was later found to regulate processes associated with seed maturation and germination. ABA is also involved in stomal movement and helps mediate plant water balance and osmotic stress tolerance. It is one of the key model compounds for studying abiotic stress resistance in plants.
Form	Powder
Notes	Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Pack Size	100mg, 500mg, 1g, 5g
Storage Temperature	-20 °C

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