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3-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA)

3-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA)

CAS Number: 133-32-4

Molecular Formula: C12H13NO2

Strong Root InductionEffective at low concentrations (~100–500 ppm)EPA (USA) Plant growth regulatorStrong Global Horticultural DemandSynthetic Auxin Rooting Hormone

About 3-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA)

3-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) is a synthetic auxin, structurally similar to natural plant growth hormones. It promotes root initiation and development in plant cuttings and enhances overall plant vigor. The actual Intended Use: Plant growth regulator (auxin), used to promote root formation in cuttings and transplants.

Synonyms

  • 1H-indole-3-butanoic acid
  • 3-indolebutyric acid
  • indole-3-butyric acid
  • indolebutyric acid
  • indolebutyric acid, monoammonium salt
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3-Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) Specifications

CAS Number
133-32-4
Molecular Formula
C12H13NO2
IUPAC Name
4-(1H-indol-3-yl)butanoic acid or 4-(Indol-3-yl)butanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CN2CCCC(=O)O
InChI Key
KPCZXXVWSCMAHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CN2CCCC(=O)O1S/C12H13NO2/c14-11(8-4-5-9-6-1-2-7-13-9)12(15)3-10(12)16/h1-2,6-7,13H,3-5,8H2,(H,14,15)
PubChem CID
8617
EINECS Number
205-101-5
MDL Number
MFCD00005648
UNSPSC Code
12142200
eClass
39021000
NACRES
NA.23
HSN No
29339900

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