Description

1-Naphthoxyacetic Acid is a synthetic plant growth regulator belonging to the auxin family of compounds. It is valued for its ability to promote cell division and elongation, making it a critical tool in modern horticulture and agriculture. This compound is primarily utilized by professionals in the plant science, agrochemical, and research sectors to enhance crop yield and quality.

Application

• Plant Growth Regulation: Used to stimulate fruit set and prevent premature fruit drop in crops like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
• Agricultural Research: Serves as a standard auxin in laboratory studies on plant physiology, morphogenesis, and hormone signaling pathways.
• Agrochemical Formulation: An active ingredient or intermediate in the synthesis of specialized plant growth regulator products.
• Horticulture: Applied to improve the size and uniformity of fruits and to induce parthenocarpy (seedless fruit development).
• Tissue Culture: Employed in plant tissue culture media to promote callus formation and root initiation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthoxyacetic Acid
CAS No.	2976-75-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthoxyacetic acid; 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, O-acetyl derivative; α-Naphthoxyacetic acid; NOA; Naphth-1-yloxyacetic acid; 2-(1-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid; (1-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid; 1-Naphthyloxyacetic Acid
EINECS	221-006-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Naphthoxyacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	154°C - 158°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.