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3-Indolebutyric acid (IBA)

Synonyms: 4-indol-3-ylbutyric acid (IBA)
CAS No.: 133-32-4
Properties:
colourless to pale yellow crystal, the melting point is 122-124°C. It's soluble in alcohol, acetone, ethoxyethane; moisture in light and wet air; very stable in neutral, acidic and akaline medium. It's a kind of plant growth regulator which acts on cell division and cell elongation in plants.
Usage:
IBA is an Indole type of broad-spectrum plant growth regulator, a good rooting agent, can be used to promote the rooting of cuttings of herbal and woody ornamental plants; it also can used to improve fruit set.

Specification:

Appearance

Off-white crystals

Melting point

122-124°C

Loss on drying

0.5%

Purity

98%

Residue on Ignition

0.1%

Storage stability: Qualified

Packing: as customers request