Indole-3-butyric acid

SKU: orb1300835

Description

Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) is a synthetic auxin widely used in plant research to stimulate root initiation and development. It is a key tool for in vitro plant tissue culture and for studying auxin signaling and physiology in vivo.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 133-32-4
• MW: 203.24
• Purity: >99.99% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₃NO₂
• SMILES: OC(=O)CCCC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);DMSO:50 mg/mL (246.01 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:2.5 mg/mL (12.3 mM);Ethanol:39 mg/mL (191.89 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store under nitrogen | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

IBA, Inhibitor, Hormodin, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, inhibit, Indole-3-butyric acid, Indole 3 butyric acid, Indole3butyric acid, 3-Indolebutyric acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

8617