Homogentisic acid
SIAL/92168 - analytical standard
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
application(s) | food and beverages |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-1-2-7(10)5 |
InChI key | IGMNYECMUMZDDF-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | OC(=O)Cc1cc(O)ccc1O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Homogentisic acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in strawberry tree honey samples, urine samples and biological fluids using chromatography based techniques. |
General description: | Homogentisic acid is a phenolic acid which is obtained as an intermediate, in the catabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
mp | 150-152 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |