| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 87-51-4 |
| EINECS | 201-748-2 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
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| Material Notes | Widely distributed in higher plants Indole-3-acetic acid, also known as IAA, is a heterocyclic compound that is a phytohormone called auxin. This colourless solid is probably the most important plant auxin. The molecule is derived from indole, containing a carboxymethyl group (acetic acid). (Wikipedia) Auxins are a class of plant growth substances and morphogens (often called phytohormone or plant hormone). Auxins have an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant's life cycle. IAA (indole-3-acetic acid) is the most abundant and the basic native auxin in plants. (Wikipedia) |