Naphthaleneacetic Acid

Independent reference data for Naphthaleneacetic Acid (CAS 86-87-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a plant growth regulator, abscission promoter, and substrate for auxin inducers of specific plant enzymes; Stimulates root formation in cuttings of woody, herbaceous plants, and vines; Prevents premature flower and fruit drop; Controls regrowth of tree sprouts after trimming; Inhibits sprouting in stored potato, turnip, and ornamental bulbs; [HSDB] Registered for use on fruit crops and ornamentals; [Reference #1]Stimulates root formation in cuttings of woody, herbaceous plants, vines. Prevents premature flower, fruit drop in apples, pears, grapes, guavas, mangoes, watermelons, pawpaws, pineapples, citrus, aubergines, cucumbers, cotton, soya. Controls regrowth of tree sprouts after trimming of apple, fig, lemon, olive, pear, pomegranate, prune, pyracantha, walnut. Inhibits sprouting in stored potato, turnip, ornamental bulbs.

Synonyms and trade names

86-87-3; 1-Naphthylacetic acid; 1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID; 2-(Naphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid; Naphthalene-1-acetic acid; NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID; Planofix; Phyomone; Fruitone N; Fruitofix; Planofixe; Transplantone; 2-(1-Naphthyl)acetic acid; alpha-NAA; Celmone; alpha-Naphthylacetic acid

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary	0.9% (1 / 112)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.9% (1 / 112)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (97.3%), H315 (73.2%), H318 (77.7%), H319 (13.4%), H335 (72.3%), H412 (67%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.9% (1 of 112) of reports.

H302 (97.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Naphthaleneacetic Acid · CAS 86-87-3 · C12H10O2. UNII 33T7G7757C. Melting Point: 135; Melting Point: 134.5-135.5 °C; Melting Point: 134.5 - 135.5 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.