Common name: 4-indol-3-ylbutyric acid.
Other name: IBA, seradix. indole butyric, chryzopon, rootone.
Chemical name: 4-indol-3-ylbutyric acid

Molecular formula: C12H13NO2

chemical family: plant growth regulator

melting point: 123-125degree

Appearance: whitish to yellowish powder

Solubility: 50mg/L in water, >1000g/l in benzene, 30-100g/l in acetone, ethanol, aether. 0. 01-0. 1(all are g/L)in chloroform. stable in acid and neutral medium.
Specification: 98% 99% tech. Grade

Mode of action: endogenesis growth promoter, can promote cell division and cell growth, increase errant roots and fruitage; protect plants from fruit dropping, change the ratio of male and female flowers; it can get inside of the plant through leaves and cortices and reach the action point with the nutrient flow.

Toxicity data: aLD50 acute oral(mg/kg): 50-5000; LD50 acute dermal(mg/kg): 2000-20000 LC50 acute inhalation(mg/kg): 2. 0-20. it can cause nubecula, but can recover in 7 days. Effect on skin: middling toxicity in 72H