4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-DL-mandelic acid

Ref. 3D-CAA39420

Product Information

• Name: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-DL-mandelic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-DL-mandelic acid is a phenolic compound that is used in analytical chemistry to identify the presence of vanillylmandelic acid, which can be an indicator of carcinoid syndrome. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-DL-mandelic acid is also used as a growth factor for cells in a culture dish and can be used to measure blood pressure. The determination of 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-DL-mandelic acid in urine can be used to diagnose urinary bladder cancer. This chemical has been shown to stimulate 5HT2 receptors, which may contribute to its role in the treatment of carcinoid syndrome.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 198.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%