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3-Indoleacrylic acid

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Synonym(s):

3-(3-Indolyl)acrylic acid, IAA

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H9NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
187.19
Beilstein:
6317
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.52

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)
≥98.0% (TLC)

form

powder

mol wt

187.19  g/mol

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\c1c[nH]c2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C11H9NO2/c13-11(14)6-5-8-7-12-10-4-2-1-3-9(8)10/h1-7,12H,(H,13,14)/b6-5+

InChI key

PLVPPLCLBIEYEA-AATRIKPKSA-N

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General description

3-Indoleacrylic acid (IAA) is a chemical used for the induction of gene transcription. This expression system requires that the gene of interest is cloned in plasmids containing the trpE promoter.

Application

Suitable for induction of gene transcription in systems controlled by the trpE promoter.

Biochem/physiol Actions

3-Indoleacrylic acid helps to block the mycelial growth of Neurospora crassa. As a result, the cells accumulate indoleglycerol phosphate, which influences the rate of tryptophan synthetase.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Inhibition of tryptophan synthetase by indoleacrylic acid
Matchett W H
Journal of Bacteriology, 110(1), 146-154 (1972)
D N Wilson et al.
RNA (New York, N.Y.), 6(12), 1704-1713 (2001-01-06)
Replacing a cassette of 31 residues from Escherichia coli release factor 1 with the equivalent residues in release factor 2 gave a protein active in codon-specific binding to the ribosome but inactive in peptidyl-tRNA hydrolysis. Such a phenotype is also
E Marklová
Amino acids, 17(4), 401-413 (2000-03-09)
In addition to the main catabolic routes of tryptophan (Trp), there exist minor and less thoroughly investigated pathways; one of these leads to indolylacrylic acid (IAcrA). IAcrA is a plant growth hormone, whereas its biological role in animals is still
S O Hwang et al.
Biotechnology progress, 6(1), 48-50 (1990-01-01)
An approach to the optimization of product yield in an inducible inclusion body-producing system is presented. Following induction by indoleacrylic acid (IAA) of a trpLE-HIVgp41 fusion protein, we found a large increase in culture turbidity and single-cell dry weight. After
Indeok Hwang et al.
Plant molecular biology, 73(6), 629-641 (2010-05-18)
Shoot branching and growth are controlled by phytohormones such as auxin and other components in Arabidopsis. We identified a mutant (igi1) showing decreased height and bunchy branching patterns. The phenotypes reverted to the wild type in response to RNA interference

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