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Indole-3-butyric Acid

Item No. 22591

Technical Information
Formal Name
1H-indole-3-butanoic acid
CAS Number
133-32-4
Synonyms
  • IBA
  • NSC 3130
Molecular Formula
C12H13NO2
Formula Weight
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
DMF: 25 mg/mlDMSO: 25 mg/mlEthanol: 25 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 0.1 mg/ml
λmax
223 nm
SMILES
OC(CCCC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H13NO2/c14-12(15)7-3-4-9-8-13-11-6-2-1-5-10(9)11/h1-2,5-6,8,13H,3-4,7H2,(H,14,15)
InChi Key
JTEDVYBZBROSJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) is a plant hormone of the auxin class that encourages plant growth and root production.1,2 Addition of IBA to rooting medium enhances root formation and improves S. rebaudiana plant survival.1 IBA also increases the amount of differentiated tissue and solasodine production by S. elaeagnifolium seedlings in a dose-dependent manner.2 Formulations containing indole-3-butyric acid have been used to enhance the growth of food crops in agriculture.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Ferreira, C.M., and Handro, W. Micropropagation of Stevia rebaudiana through leaf explants from adult plants. Planta Med. 54(2), 157-160 (1988).

    2. Nigra, H.M., Alvarez, M.A., and Giulietti, A.M. The influence of auxins, light and cell differentiation on solasodine production by Solanum eleagnifolium Cav. calli. Plant Cell Rep. 8(4), 230-233 (1989).