1-Naphthaleneacetamide (NAAm) is a synthetic
auxin that acts as a
rooting hormone
Auxins (plural of auxin ) are a class of plant hormones (or plant-growth regulators) with some morphogen-like characteristics. Auxins play a cardinal role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in plant life cycles and are essenti ...
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It can be found in commercial products such as
Rootone.
See also
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1-Naphthaleneacetic acid
1-Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) is an organic compound with the formula C10H7CH2CO2H. This colorless solid is soluble in organic solvents. It features a carboxylmethyl group (CH2CO2H) linked to the "1-position" of naphthalene.
Use and regulation ...
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Plant hormones
Auxins
Acetamides
1-Naphthyl compounds
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