Abstract
Low levels of synthetic auxins are used as root growth promoters for a wide variety of botanicals. When properly used, they can produce earlier and more prolific root growth. Indole-3-succinic acid (ISA) is a chiral compound that can be synthesized as a racemate. Its enantiomers were resolved by both chromatography and diastereomeric crystallization. The absolute configuration of each enantiomer was determined by X-ray crystallography and then tested for auxin activity. The relative effectiveness of the ISA enantiomers was determined and compared to the achiral synthetic auxin indole-3-butyric acid and to the natural auxin indole-3-acetic acid.
Recommended Citation
D. W. Armstrong et al., "Potent Enantioselective Auxin: Indole-3-succinic Acid," Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 473 - 476, American Chemical Society, Jan 2002.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1021/jf010991f
Department(s)
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Enantiomeric separation; Plant propagation; Rooting hormone
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0021-8561
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
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Publication Date
30 Jan 2002
PubMed ID
11804515
