Substance
ID:386659
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
homogentisic acid
IUPAC name
2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Synonyms
2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acidHomogentisic acidHomogentisinic Acid2,5-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic Acid2,5-Dihydroxy-α-toluic AcidNSC 88940Alcapton
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CAS Number
Properties
Physical Property
Apperance
White Solid
Melting Point
150-152°C
Solubility
Methanol
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Safety Information
Storage Condition
Refrigerator
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Molecule Details
An intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Occurs in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Knox, W.E., et al.: Biochem. J., 49, 686 (1951)
• LaDu, B.N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 217, 777 (1955)