Basic information
- Name:
Indole-3-acetic acid
- CAS No.:
87-51-4
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C10H9NO2
- Molecular Weight:
- 175.19
- Deleted CAS:
- 54692-39-6
- Synonyms:
- beta-Indolylacetic acid;1H-Indole-3-acetic-a-t acid (9CI);Indole-3-acetate;omega-Skatole carboxylic acid;Acetic acid, indolyl-;.alpha.-IAA;.beta.-Indole-3-acetic acid;2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate;alpha-IAA;GAP;meso-2,3-Butanediol-bis(iodoacetate);3-Indolylmethylcarboxylic acid;3-Iaa;3-Indolylacetic acid;beta-Indoleacetic acid;Indolyl-3-acetic acid;1H-indol-3-ylacetic acid;Heteroauxin;Indol-3-ylacetic acid;[(2R,3S)-3-(2-iodoacetyl)oxybutan-2-yl] 2-iodoacetate;[3H]-IAA;(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetic acid;.beta.-Indolylacetic acid;Hexteroauxin;Indoleacetate;2-(3-Indolyl)acetic acid 3-(Carboxymethyl)-1H-indole;3-(Carboxymethyl)indole;potassium 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate;.alpha.-Indol-3-yl-acetic acid;2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetic acid;Indole-3-acetic-t acid;Rhizopon A;Heteroauxinhexteroauxiniaa;3-Indolebutyric acid(IBA);.beta.-Indoleacetic acid;1H-Indole-3-acetic acid (9CI);Rhizopin;3-Indole acetic acid;3-Indoleacetic acid(IAA);Indole-3- acetic acid;3-Indoleacetic Acid, Indole-3-acetic acid;indoleI-3-acetic acid;Indole-3-acetic acid (3-IAA);3-Indole propanoic acid;
- EINECS:
- 201-748-2
- Density:
- 1.354 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 165-169 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 415 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 204.8 °C
- Appearance:
- white to tan crystals
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 22-24/25 Details
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Chemistry
Molecule structure of Indole-3-acetic acid (CAS NO.87-51-4):

IUPAC Name: 2-(1H-Indol-3-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Weight: 175.18396 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C10H9NO2
Density: 1.354 g/cm3
Melting Point: 165-169 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 415 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 204.8 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.693
Molar Refractivity: 49.64 cm3
Molar Volume: 129.3 cm3
Surface Tension: 66.3 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 70.44 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 1.24E-07 mmHg at 25 °C
Storage Temp.: −20 °C
Decomposition: 167 °C
Sensitive: light sensitive
Stability: stable. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
XLogP3: 1.4
H-Bond Donor: 2
H-Bond Acceptor: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 2
Exact Mass: 175.063329
MonoIsotopic Mass: 175.063329
Topological Polar Surface Area: 53.1
Heavy Atom Count: 13
Canonical SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(=O)O
InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO2/c12-10(13)5-7-6-11-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-4,6,11H,5H2,(H,12,13)
InChIKey: SEOVTRFCIGRIMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS: 201-748-2
Product Categories: indole derivative; Indoles and derivatives; Carboxylic Acids; Pyrroles & Indoles; Indole; Organic acids; API intermediates; Indoles; PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR; Auxins; Biochemistry; Plant Growth Regulators; Simple Indoles; Plant Hormones; Carboxylic Acids; Pyrroles & Indoles
Uses
Indole-3-acetic acid (CAS NO.87-51-4) can be used as a plant growth regulator. It can promote cell division, accelerated to root formation, and increase the fruit to prevent fruit drop.
Production
Indole-3-acetic acid is produced in cells in the apex (bud) and young leaves of a plant. Chemically, it can be synthesized by the reaction of indole with glycolic acid in the presence of base at 250 °C:
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Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | mrc-asn 1150 µmol/L | CRNGDP Carcinogenesis. 4 (1983),1409. | ||
| 2. | sln-asn 1150 µmol/L | |||
| 3. |
| CRNGDP Carcinogenesis. 4 (1983),1409. | ||
| 4. | dnd-sal:spr 250 µmol/L | PYTCAS Phytochemistry. An International Journal of Plant Biochemistry. 11 (1972),3135. | ||
| 5. | dnd-mam:lym 250 µmol/L | PYTCAS Phytochemistry. An International Journal of Plant Biochemistry. 11 (1972),3135. | ||
| 6. | ipr-mus LD50:150 mg/kg | NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) (Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information) AD691-490 . |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 22-24/25
S22:Do not breathe dust.
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: NL3150000
F: 8-10-23
Hazard Note: Irritant
HS Code: 29339990
A poison by intraperitoneal route. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic and teratogenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
Specification
Indole-3-acetic acid (CAS NO.87-51-4) is also named as 1H-Indole-3-acetic acid (9CI) ; 3-(Carboxymethyl)indole ; 3-Iaa ; 3-Indoleacetic acid ; AI3-24131 ; Acetic acid, indolyl- ; CCRIS 1014 ; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 128915 ; Heteroauxin ; Heteroauxinhexteroauxiniaa ; Hexteroauxin ; IAA ; Indol-3-ylacetic acid ; Indoleacetic acid (VAN) ; Kyselina 3-indolyloctova ; Kyselina 3-indolyloctova [Czech] ; NSC 3787 ; Rhizopin ; Rhizopon A ; beta-Indoleacetic acid ; beta-Indolylacetic acid ; omega-Skatole carboxylic acid . Indole-3-acetic acid (CAS NO.87-51-4) is white to tan crystals. It is soluble in acetone and ether, slightly soluble in chloroform, insoluble in water.

