Introduction
Description: Putrescine Dihydrochloride, 1,4-butanediamine Dihydrochloride
| Solubility |
Water |
| Physical Form |
Solid |
| Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
| Other Notes |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
| UPC / SKU |
P733 |
| CAS NUMBER |
333-93-7 |
| Formula Weight |
161.1 |
| Formula |
C4H12N2 . 2HCl |
| Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
| Tariff Code |
2921.29.0055 |
| Risk Info (R) |
36/37/38 |
| Safety Info (S) |
26-36 |
No information available
P733 Putrescine Dihydrochloride
| Synonyms: |
1,4-Butanediamine Dihydrochloride; Tetramethylenediamine Dihydrochloride |
| CAS: |
333-93-7 |
| Formula: |
C4H12N2•2HCl |
| Mol. Weight: |
161.1 |
| Properties |
|---|
| Form: |
Powder |
| Appearance: |
White Powder |
| Application: |
Polyamine – Plant Growth Regulator |
| Solubility: |
Water |
| Storage Temp: |
Room Temperature |
| Other Notes: |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
Application Notes
Putrescine is a polyamine, specifically a diamine that has been shown to increase root formation with auxins (Hausman et al. 1995) and gibberellins (Le Guen-Le Saos and Hourmant 2001). It has also been used to induce somatic embryogenesis (Sakhanokho et al. 2005).
References
F Le Guen-Le Saos, A Hourmant (2001) Plant Growth Regulation Vol. 35(3) pg. 277-284
JF Hausman, C Kevers, T Gaspar (1995) Plant Science Vol. 110(1) pg. 63-71
Merck 13, 8038
HF Sakhanokho, P Ozias-Atkins, OL May, PW Chee (2005) Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult. Vol 81 pg. 91-95.
