Thermo Scientific™ 1-Naphthylacetic acid 95%
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Specifications:
Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₂H₁₀O₂ |
1-Naphthylacetic acid (1-NAA) is a synthetic plant growth regulator belonging to the auxin family of compounds. Supplied at 95% purity, it is widely used in plant physiology, horticultural propagation, and tissue culture research to stimulate root initiation and cell elongation.
This compound appears as a white to beige crystalline powder and is stable under ambient conditions. In research laboratories, 1-NAA is utilized in hormone signaling studies, rooting media, and agricultural formulations. Its chemical structure mimics natural auxins, making it effective in modulating plant development.
Key Features
- ≥94% purity by GC
- Synthetic auxin analog for plant growth studies
- Stimulates adventitious root formation and shoot elongation
- Supplied as a solid powder in glass bottles
- Irritant (GHS07) — handle with standard laboratory PPE
- Ambient storage stability
- Soluble in alcohols, slightly soluble in water
Applications
- Plant tissue culture media additive
- Hormone in rooting powders and solutions
- Auxin analog in plant signaling pathway research
- Used in vegetative propagation of cuttings
- Growth regulator in agricultural research and crop studies
- Model compound in phytohormone and auxin transport experiments
Chemical & Physical Properties
Property | Specification |
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Chemical Name | 1-Naphthylacetic acid |
CAS Number | 86-87-3 |
Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₁₀O₂ |
Molecular Weight | 186.21 g/mol |
MDL Number | MFCD00004046 |
Merck Index | 12,06458 |
Melting Point | 126–133 °C |
Boiling Point | 352 °C (at 1013 hPa) |
Density | ~1.263 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
EINECS Number | 201-705-8 |
Hazard Classification | GHS07 – Irritant |
Storage Conditions | Ambient |
Available Packaging
Catalog Number | Pack Type | Pack Size |
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349640250 | Glass bottle for solids | 25 g |
349641000 | Glass bottle for solids | 100 g |
349645000 | Glass bottle | 500 g |
Thermo Scientific™ 1-Naphthylacetic Acid (1-NAA), 95% is a trusted and effective auxin analog used for root induction, plant propagation, and tissue culture formulations. With reliable purity and a broad range of plant science applications, it is a staple compound for agronomic, botanical, and biochemical research laboratories.
- Pack Size: 100g 500g 25g