Indole-3-Acetic Acid

Chemical name: indol-3-ylacetic acid; B-indoleacetic acid Chemical family: plant growth regulator Appearance: Off-white crystal Formula: C10H9NO2 Molecular Weight: 175. 2 Melting point: 167-16degree Solubility: In water 1. 5 g/l (20 ). In alcohol 100-1000g/l, acetone 30-100, diethyl ether 30-100, chloroform 10-30 (all in g/l). Stability: Very stable in neutral, acidic and alkaline media. Unstable to light. pKa 4. 75 Specification: 96%, 98%, 99%tech. Grade Use: Mode of action Plant growth regulator which affects cell division and cell elongation. Used to stimulate rooting of cuttings of herbaceous and woody ornamentals. Formulation types TB; DP. Selected tradenames hizopon A (Fargro).