Product Information
Name:Homogentisic Acid
Synonyms:
- 2,5-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic Acid
- 2,5-Dihydroxy-α-toluic Acid
- 2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid
- Alcapton
- Homogentisinic Acid
- NSC 88940
Brand:TRC
Description:Applications An intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Occurs in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics.References Knox, W.E., et al.: Biochem. J., 49, 686 (1951), LaDu, B.N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 217, 777 (1955)
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:168.15
Formula:C8H8O4
Color/Form:Neat
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-1-2-7(10)5(3-6)4-8(11)12/h1-3,9-10H,4H2,(H,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=IGMNYECMUMZDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)Cc1cc(O)ccc1O
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