4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.

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Applications
It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 156-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.149
• MDL Number: MFCD00004347
• InChI Key: XQXPVVBIMDBYFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 2-4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenylacetate, 4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy, p-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, parahydroxy phenylacetic acid, 4-carboxymethylphenol
• PubChem CID: 127
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18101
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 148°C to 150°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1448766
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

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