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Methyl indole-3-acetate (CAS 1912-33-0)

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Alternate Names:
Indole-3-acetic acid, methyl ester
Application:
Methyl indole-3-acetate is a phytohormone
CAS Number:
1912-33-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
189.21
Molecular Formula:
C11H11NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Methyl indole-3-acetate is used in the field of plant biology research, where it serves as a model compound for studying auxin activity, a class of plant hormones that regulate various aspects of plant growth and development. Investigations often focus on its role in the elongation of plant cells, differentiation, and division. Researchers may also examine how Methyl indole-3-acetate influences gene expression related to plant morphogenesis and stress responses. As a synthetic analog of naturally occurring auxins, it is used to dissect the pathways through which plants respond to hormonal signals. Its application extends to the study of tropisms, such as phototropism and gravitropism, where Methyl indole-3-acetate assists in understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying these directional growth processes.


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Methyl indole-3-acetate, 1 g

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1 g
$61.00