Naphthaleneacetic Acids

Naphthalene derivatives containing the -CH2CCO2H radical at the 1-position, the 2-position, or both. Compounds are used as plant growth regulators to delay sprouting, exert weed control, thin fruit, etc.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.638.472, D04.615.638.472

MeSH Unique ID: D009280

Entry Terms:

• Acids, Naphthaleneacetic

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Naphthalenes
Naphthaleneacetic Acids
Naproxen

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Naphthalenes
Naphthaleneacetic Acids
Naproxen