Prohexadione (calcium)

Prohexadione (calcium)

• CAS Number: 127277-53-6
• UNSPSC Description: Prohexadione (BX-112) calcium is a plant growth regulator. Prohexadione inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis of plants[1][2].
• Target Antigen: Others
• Type: Reference compound
• Related Pathways: Others
• Field of Research: Others
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/prohexadione-calcium.html
• Solubility: DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
• Smiles: CCC([C-]1C(CC(C(O)=O)CC1=O)=O)=O.[1/2].[1/2].[Ca+2].[Ca]
• Molecular Weight: 251.27
• References & Citations: [1]Vavilala DT, et al. Prohexadione, a plant growth regulator, inhibits histone lysine demethylases and modulates epigenetics. Toxicol Rep. 2014 Nov 4;1:1152-1161. |[2]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. |[3]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. |[4]McGrath MJ, et al. Evidence that prohexadione-calcium induces structural resistance to fire blight infection. Phytopathology. 2009 May;99(5):591-6.
• Shipping Conditions: Room Temperature
• Storage Conditions: 4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
• Clinical Information: No Development Reported