Product Name
Indole-3-Acetic Acid
Description
Indole-3-acetic acid is an indole-based auxin. IAA was the first plant hormone discovered and was initially called heteroauxin.
IUPAC Name
2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H9NO2/c12-10(13)5-7-6-11-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-4,6,11H,5H2,(H,12,13)
InChI Key
SEOVTRFCIGRIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
165-169 °C(lit.)
Application
IAA belongs to the auxin class of plant growth regulators that promote root organogenesis and growth, induce callus formation, form adventitious roots, aids in regulation of gravitropism and phototropism, and can induce embryogenesis. IAA can be synthesized in plants from the amino acid tryptophan.
Monoisotopic Mass
175.063328530
Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light sensitive.
Storage Temperature
-20 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area
53.1 Ų