Indole-3-Acetic Acid

• CAS: 87-51-4
• Catalog Number: ACM87514
• Category: Indoles
• Molecular Weight: 175.18
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO2
• Description: Indole-3-acetic acid is an indole-based auxin. IAA was the first plant hormone discovered and was initially called heteroauxin.
• Synonyms: Rhizopon A
• IUPAC Name: 2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetic acid
• 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
• Boiling Point: 306.47 °C
• Melting Point: 165-169 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 171 °C
• Density: 1.1999 g/cm³
• Solubility: Aqueous KOH
• Appearance: Solid
• 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.
• Storage: -20 °C
• Complexity: 205
• EC Number: 201-748-2
• Exact Mass: 175.063328530
• Form: Powder
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• HS Code: 2933990090
• LogP: 1.79500
• MDL Number: MFCD00005636
• Monoisotopic Mass: 175.063328530
• Notes: Plant Tissue Culture Tested
• pKa: 4.75(at 25 °C)
• PSA: 53.9
• Refractive Index: 1.5460
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light sensitive.
• Storage Conditions: -20ºC
• Storage Temperature: -20 °C
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 53.1 Ų
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of indole-3-acetic acid?

The molecular formula of indole-3-acetic acid is C10H9NO2.

What is the molecular weight of indole-3-acetic acid?

The molecular weight of indole-3-acetic acid is 175.18 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of indole-3-acetic acid?

The IUPAC name of indole-3-acetic acid is 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid.

What is the InChI of indole-3-acetic acid?

The InChI of indole-3-acetic acid is 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).

What is the InChIKey of indole-3-acetic acid?

The InChIKey of indole-3-acetic acid is SEOVTRFCIGRIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the canonical SMILES of indole-3-acetic acid?

The canonical SMILES of indole-3-acetic acid is C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(=O)O.

What is the CAS number of indole-3-acetic acid?

The CAS number of indole-3-acetic acid is 87-51-4.

What is the European Community (EC) number of indole-3-acetic acid?

The European Community (EC) number of indole-3-acetic acid is 201-748-2.

What is the UNII of indole-3-acetic acid?

The UNII of indole-3-acetic acid is 6U1S09C61L.

What is the ChEMBL ID of indole-3-acetic acid?

The ChEMBL ID of indole-3-acetic acid is CHEMBL82411.