Jasmonic acid
Agent Name
Jasmonic acid
CAS Number
6894-38-8
Formula
C12-H18-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
3-Oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)cyclopentaneacetic acid; Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2Z)-2-pentenyl-, (1R,2R)-; [ChemIDplus] (1R,2R)-3-Oxo-2-(2Z)-2-penten-ylcyclopentaneacetic acid; (1S,2S)-3-Oxo-2-(2'-cis-pentenyl)cyclopentan-1-acetate; JA; [Merck Index] (-)-Jasmonic acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
A natural plant growth inhibitor; [Merck Index] "Jasmonic acid (JA) is an organic compound found in several plants including jasmine." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Methyl jasmonate."
Biomedical References
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