3-indoleacetic acid 98%

What is 3-indoleacetic acid? Also known as IAA or 3-IAA, it is the most common naturally occurring plant hormone of the auxin class. It is the best known of the auxins, and has been the subject of extensive studies by plant physiologists. IAA is a derivative of indole, containing a carboxymethyl substituent. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in polar organic solvents.

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Frequent Uses

Plants
IAA is the primary natural plant hormone responsible for regulating growth and development. It influences key plant processes like cell expansion, division, and differentiation. 

Human Metabolism
As a microbial metabolite, 3-IAA is associated with human immune function, inflammatory responses, and metabolic homeostasis. 

Chemical Analysis
It serves as a standard for quantifying hormones and other growth regulators in scientific analysis. 

Microbial Processes
It promotes salt-tolerant bacteria growth in processes like secondary fermentation of compost. 

Organic Synthesis
Can be used as a raw material for synthesising other organic compounds. 

Plant Hormone (Auxin)
Organogenesis
Tissue Culture
Human Metabolic Role
Therapeutic Potential
Pro-Resolution/Anti-Inflammatory
Standard for Analysis
Microbial Processes
Chemical Building Block

Assay: 98%
M.F.: C10H9NO2
M.W.: 175.18 g/mol
M.P.: 166°C - 167°C
Residue on ignition: <0.1%

Cas Number: 87-51-4

Einecs Number: 201-748-2

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29339980

Hazard Phrases: H302,H315,H319,H335

Prec Phrases: P261,P280a,P305,P351,P338,P304,P340,P405,P501a