2-Naphthaleneacetic acid, hexyl ester, also known as NAA-hexyl ester or hexyl 2-naphthaleneacetate, is a synthetic plant growth regulator derived from the naturally occurring auxin hormone, indole-3-acetic acid. It is a white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C18H20O2 and a molecular weight of 268.35 g/mol. This chemical is widely used in agriculture and horticulture to promote plant growth, root development, and fruit ripening. It is also employed in tissue culture techniques to enhance cell division and elongation. The hexyl ester form of 2-naphthaleneacetic acid is more lipophilic and has better stability compared to its free acid counterpart, which allows for more efficient absorption and transport within plant tissues.
The CAS Registry Mumber 2876-66-6 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 2,8,7 and 6 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 6 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 2876-66: (6*2)+(5*8)+(4*7)+(3*6)+(2*6)+(1*6)=116 116 % 10 = 6 So 2876-66-6 is a valid CAS Registry Number.