| Synonyms: |
A-rest,
Abide,
alpha-cyclopropyl-4-methoxy-alpha-(pyrimidin-5-yl)benzyl alcohol,
alpha-Cyclopropyl-4-methoxy-alpha-(pyrimidin-5-yl)benzylalkohol,
alpha-cyclopropyl-alpha-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-pyrimidinemethanol,
ancymidole,
cyclopropyl(4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-5-ylmethanol,
EL-531,
Reducymol
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| Definition: |
A tertiary alcohol that is methanol in which the hydrogens attached to the carbon are replaced by cyclopropyl, p-methoxyphenyl and pyrimidin-5-yl groups. By inhibiting gibberellin biosynthesis, ancymidol reduces plant growth, resulting in reduced internode elongation and thus more compact plants. It is used in the commercial production of a wide variety of container-grown bedding and foliage plants, including chrysanthemums, Easter lilies and poinsettias. |