NAA

CAS No.

86-87-3

EINECS No.

201-705-8

Classification

Plant Growth Regulator/Agrochemical

Chemical Name

1-Naphthalene acetic acid , a-Naphthylacetic acid, 1- Naphthylacetic acid

 
Physical chemistry

Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight: 186.21
M.P.: 134-135 Degree C
Appearance: off-white to white powder
Assay:99min
Loss on drying: 0.3%max
Residues after ignition: 0.1%max;

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water,Readily soluble in acetone,carbon disulfide,ethanol,isopropanol.Slightly soluble in kerosene,diesel oil.

Mode of action

Promotes elongation and formation of roots, and acts as a growth inhibitor at higher concentration.

 
Application

1)To stimulate root formation in cuttings of woody and herbaceous plants, and vines.
2)To prevent premature flower and fruit drop in apples, pears, grapes, guavas, mangoes, water melons, pawpaws, citrus fruits, aubergines, cucumbers, cotton, soya beans, etc.
3)To improve setting in fruit.
4) a fruit thinning agent in apple, pears, olives, citrus and other fruit. 5)to induce flowering in pineapples.

Formulation types

99%TC,98%TC,

Packing

1kg aluminium foil bag
25 kgs fibre drum