Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA)

Specifications

1. Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid NAA 98% TC
2. CAS NO.: 86-87-3
3. Broad spectrum plant growth regulator

Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) 98% TC

 

 

1. Brief introduction

Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) is a kind of plant growth regulator, easy to dissolve in organic solvent. It is widely used to promote the growth of root.

 

2. What is Alpha-Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA)?

Common name	1-naphthylacetic acid, NAA
Other name	Planofix; a-Naphthylacetic acid; Fruitone; 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid; Naphthalene-1-acetic acid;
Classification	Plant growth regulators
Molecular formula	C12H10O2
Molecular weight	186.21
CAS NO.	86-87-3
EINECS NO.	201-705-8
Appearance	White Crystal
Melting point	126-133.5℃
Boiling point	352℃
Density	1.263 g/cm3
Toxicity	Acute oral in rat LD50: 1000~5900mg/kg Acute dermal in rat LD50: 2000~20000 mg/kg

 

3. Products analysis standard

Analysis Item	Analysis standard
Appearance	White Crystal
Percentage	98% min.
Melting poingt	126-133.5℃
Loss on drying	0.5% max.
Residue on ignition	0.1% mas

 

4. Notable functions:

Alpha-Naphthyl acetic acid (NAA) is a broad specturm kind of plant growth regulator. It can be translated to target with the flow of nutrition when absorbed through leaves, seeds or the tender epidermis of plants. The main functions are as below:

1) Accelerate the division and enlargement of cells;

2) Induce the formation of adventitious roots;

3) Keep flowers, keep fruits setting, prevent fruits dropping;

4) Adjust sex ratio of flower (male flowers: female flowers);

 

5. Target crops:

1) Cereal: Promote effective tillering, increase thousand seed weight, increase yield;

2) Cotton: Reduce the dropping of cotton boll and increase the weight of cotton boll;

3) Fruits and vegetables: Keep flower, keep fruits setting, improve quality;

 

6. Package: 1kg/foil bag, 25bags/carton drum

 

 

7. Company introduction

 

Chengdu Newsun Crop Science Co., Ltd is a powerful and reliable manufacturer in China, established in 1985, a national high-tech enterprise, has more than 25 years' experience in crop protection & care, launch more than 300 products. Its factory covers more than 67000 square meters;

 

Now, Chegndu Newsun has more than 400 staffs, with own professional laboratory, which approved by Sichuan province government. Chengdu Newsun keep a long and stable strategic partnership with more than 10 univercities such as China Agriculture Univercity, North West Agriculture and Forestry University, Sichuan Agriculture University, Sichuan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and etc..