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Oxindole-3-acetic Acid is a derivative of Indoleacetic Acid (I577340) is the most common and naturally occurring plant hormone in the auxin class of hormones. It effects cell elongation, cell division as well as plant growth and development.

ChEBI: 2-oxindole-3-acetic acid is a member of the class of oxindoles that is 2-oxindole carrying a carboxymethyl substituent at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a member of indole-3-acetic acids and a member of oxindoles. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-oxindole-3-acetate. It is a tautomer of a 2-hydroxy-(indol-3-yl)acetic acid.