Forchlorfenuron

SKU: orb1301682

Description

Forchlorfenuron (CPPU) is a synthetic cytokinin plant growth regulator used in research to study fruit development and cell division. It is widely applied in both in vitro tissue culture and in vivo agricultural studies to investigate mechanisms of fruit enlargement and plant growth.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 68157-60-8
• MW: 247.68
• Purity: >98%
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₀ClN₃O
• SMILES: Clc1cc(NC(=O)Nc2ccccc2)ccn1
• Target: Cytoskeleton
• Solubility: DMSO or Ethanol

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  The half-lives of forchlorfenuron were 15.8-23.0 days, the final residues of forchlorfenuron in pulp were all 0.002 mg/kg, and most of the residues were concentrated in the peel. The risk assessment revealed that no significant potential health risk would be induced by forchlorfenuron in citrus fruits.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

FCF; KT-30; CPPU

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

93379