2-Methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid is a synthetic analog of the natural auxin indole-3-acetic acid. It is used as a research compound in studies of phytohormone activity, particularly to investigate how alkyl substitution at the indole ring affects auxin bioactivity.
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CAS 1912-43-2
2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
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