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2-Naphthylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13528.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Naphthylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13528.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: A13528.06
also known as A13528-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
581-96-4
IUPAC Name
2-(naphthalen-2-yl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H10O2
InChI Key
VIBOGIYPPWLDTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CC1=CC=C2C=CC=CC2=C1
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (UK Sourced Material)
Assay (HPLC)
≥98.5% (HPLC, US Sourced Material)
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.5% (UK Sourced Material)

Description

2-Naphthylacetic acid is a synthetic plant hormone in the auxin family and is an ingredient in many commercial plant rooting horticultural products, it is a rooting agent and used for the vegetative propagation of plants from stem and leaf cutting. It is also used for plant tissue culture.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Naphthylacetic acid is a synthetic plant hormone in the auxin family and is an ingredient in many commercial plant rooting horticultural products, it is a rooting agent and used for the vegetative propagation of plants from stem and leaf cutting. It is also used for plant tissue culture.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone (50 mg/ml), and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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