Thermo Scientific™ Indol-3-ylacetic acid ≥98%

Thermo Scientific™ Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) is a high-purity plant growth regulator and auxin widely used in plant physiology, biochemical research, and synthetic biology. With a purity of ≥98%, this compound is ideal for applications that require consistent activity and minimal impurities.

Indole-3-acetic acid is the principal naturally occurring auxin in plants, known for its role in regulating cell elongation, division, and differentiation. It is also utilized in tissue culture, plant transformation studies, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis and hormonal signaling research.

Key Features and Benefits

• High Purity (≥98%): Ideal for research applications in plant biology and hormone studies
• Well-Defined Physical Properties: Melting point ~167 °C (decomposes), boiling point 120–125 °C at 0.05 mmHg
• Versatile Reagent: Functions as an auxin, biochemical intermediate, and organic building block
• Stable in Solid Form: Provided as a crystalline solid in a glass bottle for enhanced stability
• Refrigerated Storage: Maintains stability over extended periods when stored at 2–8 °C

Chemical & Physical Properties

Applications

• Plant Hormone Studies
  Used to simulate auxin activity in plant development, morphogenesis, and phototropism studies.
• Plant Tissue Culture
  Enhances rooting, callus induction, and shoot regeneration in explant cultures.
• Molecular Biology
  Applied in studies of auxin signal transduction, gene expression, and receptor-ligand interactions.
• Chemical Synthesis
  Serves as a precursor in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediate development.

Packaging Information

Thermo Scientific™ Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA), ≥98%, provides a highly reliable auxin for researchers and chemists involved in plant development, signaling pathways, and synthetic applications. With a well-defined purity and solid form for long-term storage, it supports a wide range of biological and chemical research workflows with reproducible results.