Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) for biochemistry

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

INDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID (IAA) for biochemistry

Cat. NoKC.910016 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC10H9NO2 CAS87-51-4 Molecular Weight175.18 g/mol

Pack sizes 5GM25GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Indoleacetic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).

Used as a plant growth regulator; [Merck Index] Active product registrations in the US; [NPIRS]
Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]
Naturally produced by the body (endogenous). Also a plant growth hormone (auxin).

Physical Description	Solid; [Merck Index] Light tan to light pink flaky powder; Odorless; [PhytoTechnology Laboratories MSDS]
Melting Point	168.5 °C
Solubility	1.5 mg/mL
Vapor Pressure	0.00000526 [mmHg]

IUPAC Name	2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
CAS	87-51-4
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(=O)O
InChIKey	SEOVTRFCIGRIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.910016
Pack sizes	5GM · 25GM

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.