2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)acetic acid

CAS: 29121-56-0

Ref. 3D-FH67484

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)acetic acid
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenylacetic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)acetic acid is a small molecule that has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of the enzyme hydroxylase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of L-4-hydroxymandelic acid to mandelic acid, which is needed for the biosynthesis of L-DOPA, a precursor in the synthesis of dopamine. 2-(4-Hydoxy-3-methylphenyl)acetic acid has been shown to inhibit this reaction by binding to the active site and blocking access.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6-4-7(5-9(11)12)2-3-8(6)10/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=JQJMAHBZVDMIIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(CC(=O)O)ccc1O