CAS 306-23-0: (±)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid
Description:(±)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid, also known as 4-Hydroxyphenyl lactic acid, is an organic compound characterized by its chiral nature, existing as a racemic mixture of two enantiomers. It features a lactic acid backbone with a hydroxyl group attached to a phenyl ring at the para position. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in water, reflecting its polar nature due to the presence of both hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups. It exhibits biological significance, as it is involved in various metabolic pathways and has been studied for its potential antioxidant properties. The compound's structure allows it to participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing its solubility and reactivity. Additionally, (±)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid may have applications in pharmaceuticals and food sciences, particularly in the context of flavor enhancement and as a potential therapeutic agent. Its CAS number, 306-23-0, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts.
Formula:C9H10O4
InChI:InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c10-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(11)9(12)13/h1-4,8,10-11H,5H2,(H,12,13)
InChI key:InChIKey=JVGVDSSUAVXRDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C(O)CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
- Synonyms:
- (3R)-3-(hexanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate
- (RS)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid
- (±)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid
- 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid
- 2-Hydroxy-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoate
- 2-Hydroxy-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid
- 2-Hydroxy-3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-lactic acid
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid
- See more synonyms
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-p-Hydroxyphenyllactic acid
- Benzenepropanoic acid, α,4-dihydroxy-
- Lactic acid, 3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-
- NSC 111175
- p-Hydroxy-dl-phenyllactic acid
- α,4-Dihydroxybenzenepropanoic acid
- β-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid
- β-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-lactic acid
- β-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)lactic acid