Prohexadione
Prohexadione (BX-112 free acid) is a plant growth regulator. Prohexadione inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis of plants.
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- CAS No.: 88805-35-0
- Formula: C10H12O5
- Molecular Weight:212.20
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Biological Activity
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Chemical Information
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Help & FAQs
Biological Activity
Gibberellin biosynthesis[1]
Prohexadione (1 mM) inhibits JMJD2A demethylase activity[2].
Prohexadione (1-2 mM) induces the differentiation of mouse neurospheres into neurons[2].
Prohexadione (100 mg/L, sprayed on the leaves) alleviates saline-alkali stress in soybean seedlings[3].
Prohexadione induces structural resistance to fire blight infection in potted apple trees[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 88805-35-0
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Molecular Weight 212.20
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Formula C10H12O5
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SMILES
O=C(C1CC(C(C(CC)=O)C(C1)=O)=O)O
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Synonyms
BX-112 free acid
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Paulson GS, et al. Effect of a plant growth regulator prohexadione-calcium on insect pests of apple and pear. J Econ Entomol. 2005 Apr;98(2):423-31. [Content Brief]
[3]. Feng N, et al. Prohexadione-calcium alleviates saline-alkali stress in soybean seedlings by improving the photosynthesis and up-regulating antioxidant defense. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021 Sep 1;220:112369. [Content Brief]
[4]. McGrath MJ, et al. Evidence that prohexadione-calcium induces structural resistance to fire blight infection. Phytopathology. 2009 May;99(5):591-6. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Prohexadione Related Classifications
HY-112105A Related Classifications
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