4-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R053957
• CAS Number: 156-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybenzeneacetic Acid; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic Acid; (p-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-[4-(Hydroxy)phenyl]acetic Acid; 4-(Carboxymethyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxybenzeneacetic Acid; p-Hydroxybenzeneacetic Acid
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: -20℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c9-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(10)11/h1-4,9H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: XQXPVVBIMDBYFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)O

4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid (Cat No.: R053957) is an aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₃. It consists of a phenyl ring substituted with a hydroxyl group at the para (4-) position and an acetic acid side chain. This compound occurs naturally in some plants and is also a microbial metabolite of dietary polyphenols. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. Its phenolic and acidic functionalities make it useful in producing bioactive molecules, antioxidants, and polymers with tailored properties.