Homogentisic acid
ALDRICH/H0751 - crystalline
Synonym: 2,5-
CAS Number: 451-13-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O4
Molecular Weight: 168.15
EC Number: 207-192-7
MDL Number: MFCD00004324
Linear Formula: (HO)2C6H3CH2CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
color | off-white to tan |
form | crystalline |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-1-2-7(10)5 |
InChI key | IGMNYECMUMZDDF-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | OC(=O)Cc1cc(O)ccc1O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
General description: | Homogentisic acid (HGA) is an intermediate formed during the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. Alkaptonuria, a metabolic disorder, is characterized by high levels of HGA in serum and urine due to the deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic acid oxidase, which is involved in the degradation of HGA. |
Packaging: | 100, 500 mg in poly bottle |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |