| M Formula: | C29H42O5 |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless, fine crystals. Mp 250C. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in warm methanol. | |
| Use: | |
| A plant hormone having a specific sex function, it is secreted by certain water molds. It has been used to modify plant fertility. Said to be the first plant sex hormone to be discovered(1942). | |