Chemical Properties
white to cream powder
Uses
1-Naphthylacetamide (cas# 86-86-2) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-naphthaleneacetamide is a member of the class of naphthalenes that is naphthalene which is substituted by a 2-amino-2-oxoethyl group at position 1. It is a synthetic auxin that is widely used in agriculture to promote the growth of numerous fruits, for root cuttings and as a fruit thinning agent. It has a role as a synthetic auxin. It is a member of naphthalenes and a primary carboxamide.
Agricultural Uses
Plant growth regulator: 1-Naphthaleneacetamide is an agent for thinning
fruit sets in apples and pear. Not currently registered for
use in EU countries (pending). Registered for use in
the U.S.
Trade name
AMACTONE®; AMID-THIN W®;
FRUITONE®; ROOTONE® (component, with
Indole-3-butyric acid and 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid);
ROSETONE®; TRANSPLANTONE® (component, with
1-Naphthaleneacetic acid)
