2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
It is an intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Store at cool temperature.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 451-13-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 168.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00004324
• InChI Key: IGMNYECMUMZDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: homogentisic acid, 2,5-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, alcapton, homogentisate acid, homogentisinic acid, 2,5-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid, homogentisate, benzeneacetic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 2-2,5-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-alpha-toluic acid
• PubChem CID: 780
• ChEBI: CHEBI:44747
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CC1=CC(O)=CC=C1O

• Melting Point: 150°C to 152°C
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Beilstein: 2692860
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 168.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	207-192-7
RTECSNumber	AH0589000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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