The molecule is a member of the class of indoles that is acetamide substituted by a 1H-indol-3-yl group at position 2. It is an intermediate in the production of plant hormone indole acetic acid (IAA). It has a role as a fungal metabolite, a bacterial metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a N-acylammonia, a monocarboxylic acid amide and a member of indoles. It derives from an acetamide.
2-(1H-indol-3-yl)acetamide