Chemical Properties
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is Gray crystals
Uses
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is a phytohormone used as a plant growth regulator on tomatoes and strawberries.
Uses
2-Naphthoxyacetic Acid is a derivative of Naphthalene (N345600) and considered to be a phytohormone belonging to the class of auxins.
Uses
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid has been used as a component for embryo cell suspension maintenance medium. It has been used as a medium component for inducing somatic embryogenesis in grapevine.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-naphthyloxyacetic acid is a naphthyloxyacetic acid.
General Description
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is a plant growth hormone having structure related to auxin and is majorly used to regulate growth of tomatoes, apple and grapes.
Biochem/physiol Actions
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid promotes seed germination and early flowering in tomatoes. 2-naphthoxyacetic acid effectively improves fruit size and color. However, it is also regarded slightly hazardous and may contribute to mutagenesis.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from hot water or *benzene. [Beilstein 6 IV 4274.]
