Furfuryl(purin-6-yl)amin

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An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for residues of cytokinins (specifically: aqueous extract of seaweed meal and kinetin) in or on all food commodities when used as plant regulators on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest in accordance with good agricultural practices.

The effects of a long-term (15 day) or short-term (3 or 15 h) treatment with 1 mM aluminium on peroxidase activity, lipid peroxidation and multiplication rate (15 day) were evaluated in Lemna minor L. Kinetin or citrate were administered together with Al in the culture medium in the long-term study or immediately after Al treatment in the short-term study, to mitigate Al toxicity. ... Increments in enzyme activity and lipid peroxidation and a decrease in multiplication rate were observed after Al treatments. Citrate was capable of lowering the Al-induced increase in peroxidase activity in the long- and short-term treatments. The large increase in lipid peroxidation induced by Al was blocked by kinetin and, to a lesser extent, by citrate; the latter more effectively limited the decrease in multiplication rate induced by Al.

LD50 Colinus virginianus (Bobwhite quail, 21 weeks old) oral >2510 mg/kg

EC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea; intoxication, immobilization) >1000 ppm/48 hr; static /formulated product/

LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout) >1000 ppm/96 hr; static /formulated product/

LC50 Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) >1000 ppm/96 hr; static /formulated product/

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 612(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that kinetin is expected to have low mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of kinetin from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.2X10-14 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(3). Kinetin is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon an estimated vapor pressure of 1.8X10-9 mm Hg(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(4). Biodegradation data were not available(SRC, 2006).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 612(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that kinetin is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.2X10-14 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). According to a classification scheme(5), an estimated BCF of 3(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 0.60(6) and a regression-derived equation(7), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Biodegradation data were not available(SRC, 2006).

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), kinetin, which has an estimated vapor pressure of 1.8X10-9 mm Hg at 25 °C(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(2), is expected to exist solely in the particulate phase in the ambient atmosphere. Particulate-phase kinetin may be removed from the air by wet and dry deposition(SRC).

Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc for kinetin can be estimated to be 612(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that kinetin is expected to have low mobility in soil(SRC).

/OTHER TOXICITY INFORMATION/ ... The amount of kinetin in urine taken from unhealthy patient's lung carcinoma was established to be 0.5 ng in 20 ml and a 100-fold reduced amount in healthy subjects.

/OTHER TOXICITY INFORMATION/ ... An addition of 40 to 200 microM kinetin (Kn) in the culture medium of human diploid fibroblasts can both delay the onset and decrease the extent of many of the ageing characteristics that appear during serial passaging of normal cells in culture.

Kinetin's production may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams; it's use as a plant growth regulator(1) will result in its direct release to the environment(SRC). Kinetin is also used in cosmetic products to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and roughness of the skin(2).

An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for kinetin(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 0.60(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).

The Henry's Law constant for kinetin is estimated as 1.2X10-14 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) using a fragment constant estimation method(1). This Henry's Law constant indicates that kinetin is expected to be essentially nonvolatile from water surfaces(2). Kinetin is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon an estimated vapor pressure of 1.8X10-9 mm Hg(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(3).

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Acute Exposure/ Slight skin and eye irritant (rabbits). /Cytokinins/

/LABORATORY ANIMALS: Subchronic or Prechronic Exposure/ ... The subchronic treatments of IAA caused significant decrease in the GSH concentration and CAT activity in erythrocyte. Kinetin (Kn) decreased GSH concentration in erythrocyte too. While the MDA concentration in brain was increased significantly by IAA and Kn, Kn decreased significantly brain CAT and GST activity. The liver GST activity was decreased by IAA and Kn. But, liver CAT activity was increased by IAA. On the other hand, while IAA treatment caused a significant decrease kidney GST activity, Kn caused a significant decrease both kidney GST and CAT activity. While heart CAT activity was decreased by IAA, heart GST activity was decreased by both IAA and Kn. MDA concentration in heart was increased by Kn treatment.

/ALTERNATIVE IN VITRO TESTS/ ...The ability of N(6)-furfuryladenine (kinetin) to protect against oxidative and glycoxidative protein damage generated in vitro by sugars and by an iron/ascorbate system /was tested/. At 50 uM, kinetin was more efficient (82% inhibition) than adenine (49% inhibition) to inhibit the bovine serum albumin (BSA)-pentosidine formation in slow and fast glycation/glycoxidation models. Kinetin also inhibited the formation of BSA-carbonyls after oxidation significantly more than adenine did. Both compounds inhibited the advanced glycation end product (AGE) formation to the same extent (59-68% inhibition). At 200 uM, kinetin but not adenine, limited the aggregation of BSA during glycation.

/OTHER TOXICITY INFORMATION/ ... kinetin significantly (P < 0.005) protects the DNA against oxidative damage mediated by the Fenton reaction. Kinetin inhibited 8-oxo-dG formation in a dose-dependent manner with a maximum of 50% protection observed at 100 microM kinetin.

For more Non-Human Toxicity Excerpts (Complete) data for KINETIN (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Occupational exposure to kinetin may occur through dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where kinetin is produced or used(SRC). Kinetin is added to cosmetic products to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and roughness of the skin(1); therefore, dermal exposure may occur for people using these products(SRC). Kinetin is used on a variety of food crops as a plant growth regulator(2); therefore, it is likely that exposure will occur through ingestion of foods to which kinetin has been applied(SRC).

Kinetin's production may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams; it's use as a plant growth regulator will result in its direct release to the environment. Kinetin is also used in cosmetic products to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and roughness of the skin. If released to air, an estimated vapor pressure of 1.8X10-9 mm Hg at 25 °C, indicates that kinetin will exist solely in the particulate-phase in the ambient atmosphere. Particulate-phase kinetin is removed from the atmosphere by wet and dry deposition. If released to soil, an estimated Koc of 612 indicates that kinetin will have low mobility in soil. Biodegradation data were not available. Volatilization from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be important based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 1.2X10-14 atm-cu m/mole. Volatilization from dry soil surfaces is not expected to be an important environmental fate process based on the estimated vapor pressure of kinetin. If released into water, kinetin is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment in the water column based upon the estimated Koc value. Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process based upon this compound's estimated Henry's Law constant. Kinetin is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of hydrolyzable functional groups. An estimated BCF of 3 suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. Occupational exposure to kinetin may occur through dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where kinetin is produced or used. Kinetin may be added to skin care cosmetic products; therefore, dermal exposure may occur for people using these products. Kinetin is used on a variety of food crops as a plant growth regulator; therefore, it is likely that exposure will occur through ingestion of foods to which kinetin has been applied. (SRC)

An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for residues of cytokinins (specifically: aqueous extract of seaweed meal and kinetin) in or on all food commodities when used as plant regulators on plants, seeds, or cuttings and on all food commodities after harvest in accordance with good agricultural practices.

Based on the reviews of the generic data for the active ingredients Cytokinin, the Agency has sufficient information on the health effects of Cytokinin and on its potential for causing adverse effects in fish and wildlife and the environment. The Agency has determined that Cytokinin products, labeled and used as specified in this Reregistration Eligibility Decision, will not pose unreasonable risks or adverse effects to humans or the environment. Therefore, the Agency concludes that products containing Cytokinin for registered uses listed below are eligible for product reregistration.

As the federal pesticide law FIFRA directs, EPA is conducting a comprehensive review of older pesticides to consider their health and environmental effects and make decisions about their future use. Under this pesticide reregistration program, EPA examines health and safety data for pesticide active ingredients initially registered before November 1, 1984, and determines whether they are eligible for reregistration. In addition, all pesticides must meet the new safety standard of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. Pesticides for which EPA had not issued Registration Standards prior to the effective date of FIFRA '88 were divided into three lists based upon their potential for human exposure and other factors, with List B containing pesticides of greater concern and List D pesticides of less concern. Kinetin is found on List D. Case No: 4107; Pesticide type: herbicide; Case Status: RED Approved 09/95; OPP has made a decision that some/all uses of the pesticide are eligible for reregistration, as reflected in a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) document .; Active ingredient (AI): kinetin; Data Call-in (DCI) Date(s): 09/21/93; AI Status: OPP has completed a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the case/AI.