CAS: 55910-07-1

3-Chloro-5-nitroanisole is a photolabile molecule. It has been shown to have biological activity in plant cells, with analogs that include 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and the azide group. 3-Chloro-5-nitroanisole binds to receptor sites on the cell membrane, which are specific for auxins. This binding inhibits the ability of auxin molecules to bind to their receptors, thereby inhibiting physiological processes such as cell growth and differentiation.

3-Chloro-5-nitroanisole