Indole-3-Butyric Acid

1.Acts as a plant hormone that regulates growth and development.

2.Functions as an auxin, promoting root formation and cell elongation.

3.Serves as a natural plant metabolite involved in physiological processes.

4.Derived from butyric acid, offering stable chemical properties for agricultural use.

Product Details

Indole butyric acid (IBA) is a broad-spectrum plant growth regulator from the indole class, known for its strong rooting ability. It promotes rooting and growth in cuttings of both herbaceous and woody ornamental plants. Additionally, it can be used to improve fruit set and increase the rate of fruit formation.

Indole-3-Butyric Acid

 Product Parameter

Melting point 124-125.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 341.55°C (rough estimate)
density 1.1255 (rough estimate)
bulk density360kg/m3
refractive index 1.5440 (estimate)
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility DMF: 25 mg/mL; DMSO: 25 mg/mL; Ethanol: 25 mg/mL; PBS (pH 7.2): 0.1 mg/mL
pka4.83±0.10(Predicted)
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to pale yellow
Water Solubility Soluble in water(0.25g/L).
Sensitive Air Sensitive
Merck 14,4965
BRN 171120
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Light sensitive.
InChIKeyJTEDVYBZBROSJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP2.300
CAS DataBase Reference133-32-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry SystemIndole-3-butyric acid (133-32-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes T,Xi
Risk Statements 25-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36-45-38-36/37/39-28A
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS NL5250000
8-10-23
Hazard Note Irritant
TSCA T
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29339990
Hazardous Substances Data133-32-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 i.p. in mice: 100 mg/kg (Anderson)

Product Application

Indole butyric acid (IBA) is a versatile indole-type plant growth regulator known for its effective rooting properties. It promotes rooting and the growth of cuttings in both herbaceous and woody ornamental plants. Additionally, it can be used to enhance fruit set and increase the fruit setting rate.

Indole-3-Butyric Acid

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