Description

Indole-3-Acetic Acid, [2-14C] is a carbon-14 radiolabeled analog of the essential plant hormone auxin. This labeled compound is a critical tool for tracing metabolic pathways, studying plant growth regulation, and investigating the environmental fate of auxins. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in agricultural biotechnology, plant physiology, and environmental science for advanced tracer studies and analytical method development.

Application

• Plant Hormone Metabolism Studies: Tracing the biosynthesis, translocation, and catabolism of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) in plants.
• Agricultural Chemical Research: Investigating the uptake, distribution, and degradation of auxin-based compounds in soil and plant systems.
• Phytoremediation Research: Studying the role of plant hormones in the uptake and processing of environmental contaminants.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Serving as a radiolabeled precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other labeled compounds for metabolic studies.
• Analytical Method Development: Use as an internal standard or tracer in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and other analytical techniques.
• Mode of Action Studies: Elucidating the mechanism of action of synthetic auxins and plant growth regulators at the molecular level.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indole-3-Acetic Acid, [2-14C]
CAS No.	32022-69-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2 (with 14C at position 2)
Molecular Weight	~175.19 g/mol (exact mass depends on specific activity)
Synonyms	IAA-[2-14C]; [2-14C]-Indole-3-acetic Acid; 1H-Indole-3-acetic-2-14C acid; Auxin-[2-14C]; (2-14C)Indol-3-ylacetic acid; 3-Indoleacetic-2-14C Acid; Heteroauxin-[2-14C]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Indole-3-Acetic Acid, [2-14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical and radiochemical purity. Our production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) principles for research chemicals. Each lot is supplied with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity (typically >97% by HPLC), chemical purity, and solvent composition.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep the primary container in a sealed secondary container with desiccant. Store in accordance with all local and national regulations for radioactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to Off-White Solid or Solution
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to Structure
Specific Activity	50-60 mCi/mmol (Contact for exact value)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Ethanol or other specified solvent
Concentration (if supplied as solution)	Customizable (e.g., 0.1 mCi/mL)

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