Use of 3-Indolebutyric acid Indole-3-butyric acid (3-indolebutyric acid; IBA) is a plant growth auxin and a good rooting agent. It can promote herbs and woody ornamental plant rooting and used for improving fruit rate. |
Summary: indole-3-butyric acid (IBA)-BBI, also known as 3-indolebutyric acid, has a CAS number of 133-32-4, with a molecular formula of C12H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 203.237. It appears as white to light yellow crystalline powder with a melting point of 124-125.5°C. It is mainly used for plant growth stimulation, promoting main root growth, and enhancing germination rates. It is suitable for promoting rooting in trees and flowers, and increasing fruit set. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.
| Name | indole-3-butyric acid |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
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3-Indolebutyric acid Biological Activity
This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.
| Description | Indole-3-butyric acid (3-indolebutyric acid; IBA) is a plant growth auxin and a good rooting agent. It can promote herbs and woody ornamental plant rooting and used for improving fruit rate. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties
This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 426.6±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Melting Point | 124-125.5 °C(lit.) |
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| Molecular Formula | C12H13NO2 |
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| Molecular Weight | 203.237 |
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| Flash Point | 211.8±21.8 °C |
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| Exact Mass | 203.094635 |
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| PSA | 53.09000 |
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| LogP | 2.34 |
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| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C |
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| Index of Refraction | 1.646 |
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| InChIKey | JTEDVYBZBROSJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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| SMILES | O=C(O)CCCc1c[nH]c2ccccc12 |
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| Storage condition | 2-8°C |
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| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light sensitive. |
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