Homovanillic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 306-08-1 | C9H10O4 | 182.175 g/mol

Fluorimetric reagent and major catecholamine metaboliteHomovanillic acid is used as a reagent in the determination of oxidative enzymes. It is associated with dopamine levels in the brain. Its presence supports a diagnosis of neuroblastoma and malignant pheochromocytoma.

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Solubility
Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, methanol and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 306-08-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 182.175
• MDL Number: MFCD00004350
• InChI Key: QRMZSPFSDQBLIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: homovanillic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid, 2-4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl acetic acid, vanillacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, homovaniuic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl acetic acid, homovanillate, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 1738
• ChEBI: CHEBI:545959
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 140°C to 145°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 2213447
• Merck Index: 14,4740
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,ethanol,methanol and ethyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 182.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Homovanillic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	206-176-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only