Molecular formula: C12H11N5
Relative molecular weight: 225.26
Melting point: 230-233 ℃. Physicochemical properties: white crystalline powder, insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, stable in acid and alkali solutions
Physical and chemical properties: pure products are white crystals, industrial products are white or light yellow, odorless. The melting point of the pure product is 235 ℃, which is stable in acid and alkali, and is not easy to decompose under light and heat. Low solubility in water, 60 mg / L, high solubility in ethanol and acid.
Toxicity: it is a safe plant growth regulator for human and livestock. The acute oral LD50 of rats is (male) 2125 mg / kg, (female) 2130 mg / kg, and that of mice is (male) 1300 mg / kg, (female) 1300 mg / kg. For carp, the 48 hour TLM value was 12-24 mg / L.
6-BA has the characteristics of high efficiency, stability, low cost and easy to use, so it is widely used, and it is a favorite cytokinin for tissue culturists. The main function of Ba is to promote bud formation and induce callus. It can be used to improve the quality and yield of tea and tobacco; The preservation of vegetables and fruits and the cultivation of rootless bean sprouts significantly improve the quality of fruits and leaves.