1H-Indole-3-acetic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1H-Indole-3-acetic acid, CAS # 87-51-4, also known as indole-3-acetic acid, is a monocarboxylic acid mainly used as a plant growth hormone and is the most common naturally occurring plant hormone of the auxin family.

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General Information

• 1H-Indole-3-acetic acid is a plant growth hormone that belongs to the auxin class. It is also considered to be an inducer of plant cell elongation and division that can cause uncontrolled growth

Applications

• This compound is a monocarboxylic acid; an acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens has been replaced by a 1H-indol-3-yl group.
• Beyond its role as a plant hormone, this compound regulates tissue differentiation, apical dominance, and responses to light, gravity, and pathogens
• It can be used as a signaling molecule necessary for development of plant organs and coordination of growth

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-51-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 175.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00005636
• InChI Key: SEOVTRFCIGRIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: indole-3-acetic acid, 3-indoleacetic acid, heteroauxin, indoleacetic acid, 1h-indole-3-acetic acid, 2-1h-indol-3-yl acetic acid, rhizopin, 1h-indol-3-ylacetic acid, indol-3-ylacetic acid, rhizopon a
• PubChem CID: 802
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16411
• IUPAC Name: 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12

• CAS Min %: 99.0
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 167.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Flash Point: 171°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 22, 66
• Merck Index: 15, 5004
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 8g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in acetone and ether,freely soluble in alcohol,sparingly soluble in chloroform
• Formula Weight: 175.19
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 1H-Indole-3-acetic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

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