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Homogentisic Acid

Homogentisic Acid

  • CAT Number: R012115
  • CAS Number: 451-13-8
  • Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
  • Molecular Weight: 168.148
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Homogentisic acid is a phenolic acid and intermediate in the catabolism of aromatic amino acids, including phenylalanine and tyrosine. It is formed in excess during alkaptonuria, whereas excess deposition of homogentisic acid in connective tissues produces ochronosis.

Catalog Number R012115
CAS Number 451-13-8
Molecular Formula

C8H8O4

Purity 95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-1-2-7(10)5(3-6)4-8(11)12/h1-3,9-10H,4H2,(H,11,12)
InChIKey IGMNYECMUMZDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)CC(=O)O)O

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