Indole-3-Butyric Acid

Indole-3-Butyric Acid, or IBA, is a member of the Auxin family of Plant Growth Regulators, or PGRs.

IBA is traditionally considered a synthetic Auxin, however, recently, it has been reported that the compound has been isolated in vivo from certain plant species. IBA is non-water-soluble, meaning it can be dissolved in Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) to make solutions. Indole-3-Butyric Acid is closely related to Indole-3-Acetic Acid (or IAA), which occurs much more commonly in plants.

IBA is used primarily as a rooting agent, and is typically combined with a Cytokinin, such as 6-Benzylaminopurine, or BA.

PhytoTech Products
Indole-3-Butyric Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number I538

A Solution of Indole-3-Butyric Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number I460

The Potassium Salt of Indole-3-Butyric Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number I560

Indole-3-Acetic Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number I885

A Solution of Indole-3-Acetic Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number I364

6-Benzylaminopurine is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number B800

A Solution of 6-Benzylaminopurine is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as Product Number B130