3-Indole acetic acid (IAA), Natural phytohormone (ab146402)
Key features and details
- Natural phytohormone.
- CAS Number: 87-51-4
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
3-Indole acetic acid (IAA), Natural phytohormone -
Description
Natural phytohormone. -
Alternative names
- Heteroauxin
- IAA
- Indole-3-acetic acid
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Biological description
Natural phytohormone (plant auxin), synthesized from tryptophan, which induces plant cell elongation and division causing uncontrolled growth. Signaling molecule involved in plant organogenesis and growth control. Used as a supplement in media such as Murashige and Skoog media and Gamborg’s B5 media.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
87-51-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1H-Indole-3-acetic acid -
Molecular weight
175.19 -
Molecular formula
C10H9NO2 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
