Indole-3-butyric acid

Agent Name
Indole-3-butyric acid
CAS Number
133-32-4
Formula
C12-H13-N-O2
Major Category
Pesticides
Indole-3-butyric acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1H-Indole-3-butanoic acid (9CI); 1H-Indole-3-butyric acid; 3-Indolebutyric acid; 3-Indolyl-gamma-butyric acid; 4-(Indol-3-yl)butyric acid; Butyric acid, 4-(indolyl)-; Hormex rooting powder; Hormodin; IBA; Indol-3,4'-yl butyric acid; Indolbutyric acid; Indole butyric acid; Indole-3-butanoic acid; Jiffy grow; Kyselina 4-indol-3-ylmaselina [Czech]; Rhizopon AA; Seradix; Seradix 2; Seradix 3; Seradix B 2; Seradix B 3; beta-Indolebutyric acid; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Plant Growth Regulators
Description
White or slightly yellow solid; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to stimulate root formation of plant clippings; [HSDB] Similar in structure to the naturally occurring plant-growth hormone indole-3-acetic acid; Used on fruit, vegetable, and field crops and on ornamental turf; Used to reduce transplant shock in ornamental nursery stock; [Reference #1]
Comments
All generic toxicology data requirements waived because of low toxicity; "Causes substantial but temporary eye injury." [Reference #1] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Indoleacetic acid."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.17E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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