CAS No. 6505-45-9

Batch: Purity:99.81
Sodium 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Sodium 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 6505-45-9
Molecular Formula

C10H8NNaO2

Molecular Weight (MW) 197.17
SMILES [Na+].[O-]C(=O)CC1=C[NH]C2=CC=CC=C12

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Sodium 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetate (3-Indoleacetic acid sodium) is an endogenous metabolite and natural auxin plant hormone. It serves as a key inducing ligand in the auxin-inducible degron system to trigger rapid ubiquitin-mediated proteasomal degradation of target proteins in mammalian cells. This pathway enables precise conditional protein knockdown to investigate downstream signal transduction and cell proliferation phenotypes. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 39 mg/mL (197.79 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 39 mg/mL
Ethanol 39 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.