INDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID
Common name: IAA

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).