Homovanillic acid

Synonym: 306-08-1; Homovanillic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid; Vanillacetic acid; Vanilacetic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid; Homovanillate; Homovaniuic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid; Homovanilic acid; Homovanillinic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetate

MDL: MFCD00004350
CAS Number: 306-08-1
Compound CID: 1738

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Homovanillic acid is a fluorimetric reagent and is used for the fluorimetric determination of oxidative enzymes including glucose oxidase.

Molecular Weight

181.16

Molecular Formula

C₉H₁₀O₄

Purity

≥98%, determined by TLC.

Solubility

It dissolves in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

141-145°C

Applications

Homovanillic acid can be used for the fluorimetric determination of oxidative enzymes including glucose oxidase.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask