Plant Growth Regulator Indole

Common Name

Indole-3-acetic acid

Chemical name

1H-Indole-3-acetic acid; Heteroauxin; 3-Indolylacetic acid

Molecular Formula

C₁₀H₉NO₂

Molecular Weight

175.19

CAS Registry Number

87-51-4

Properties:

Appearance: Off-white crystal

Melting point: 167-16degree

Solubility: In water 1. 5 g/l (20 ). In alcohol 100-1000g/l, acetone 30-100, diethyl ether 30-100, chloroform 10-30 (all in g/l).

Stability: Very stable in neutral, acidic and alkaline media. Unstable to light. pKa 4. 75

Uses:

Mode of action Plant growth regulator which affects cell division and cell elongation.
Used to stimulate rooting of cuttings of herbaceous and woody ornamentals.

Toxicity:

Low toxicity

Type of formulation:

98% TC.

Packing Details

Packed in 25KG net cardboard drum and two plastic-bags inside.