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| CAS No.: | 306-08-1 |
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| Name: | Homovanillic acid |
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| Formula: | C9H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 182.176 |
| Synonyms: | Aceticacid, (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)- (6CI,8CI);(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)aceticacid;3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid;4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneaceticacid;HVA;NSC 16682;Vanilacetic acid; |
| EINECS: | 206-176-7 |
| Density: | 1.307 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 142-145 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point: | 368.7 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 151.9 °C |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water |
| Appearance: | white to beige crystalline powder |
| Hazard Symbols: |
Xi
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| Risk Codes: | 36/37/38 |
| Safety: | 26-36 |
| PSA: | 66.76000 |
| LogP: | 1.02790 |

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With sodium hydroxide In ethanol; water at 80℃; for 48h; Inert atmosphere; | 89% |
| With potassium hydroxide In ethanol Heating; | 74% |
| With sodium hydroxide In 2-methoxy-ethanol |

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With hydrogenchloride; tin(ll) chloride In water at 80℃; for 4h; | 88% |
| 75% | |
| With 5%-palladium/activated carbon; hydrogen; acetic acid In water |

3-methoxy-4-hydroxy mandelic acid


Homovanillic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With formic acid; phosphoric acid; sodium hydrogensulfite In water at 100℃; under 3750.3 Torr; for 9h; | 71% |

4-Acetoxy-3-methoxyphenylacetaldehyde

A

Homovanillic acid

B

2-(4-acetoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With potassium permanganate; magnesium sulfate; acetone |

4-(4-acetoxy-3-methoxy-benzylidene)-2-methyl-4H-oxazol-5-one


Homovanillic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With sodium hydroxide anschliessend Behandeln mit wss. H2O2; |

| Conditions | Yield |
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| With sodium hydroxide |

m-methoxy-p-acetoxy-α-benzoylaminocinnamic acid azlactone


Homovanillic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| folgend Behandeln mit Wasserstoffperoxyd in Eisessig; |

| Conditions | Yield |
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| With potassium hydroxide |

1-benzoyloxy-4-chloromethyl-2-methoxy-benzene


Homovanillic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
| With potassium cyanide anschliessend Erhitzen mit wss. Natronlauge; |

[6]-shogaol

A

Homovanillic acid

| Conditions | Yield |
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| for 168h; biotransformation by aspergillus niger; | A 60 mg B 36 mg |
IUPAC Name: 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
Molecular Weight: 182.1733
Synonyms of Homovanillic acid (CAS NO.306-08-1): Acetic acid, (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-; Vanilacetic acid; 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzeneaceticaci; 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-Benzeneaceticacid; Vanillacetic Acid
Melting Point: 142-145 °C(lit.)
Flash Point: 151.9 °C
Boiling Point: 368.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Density: 1.307 g/cm3
Vapour Pressure: 4.36E-06 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction: 1.573
Storage temp.: Store at RT.
Water Solubility: soluble
Solvent Solubility: soluble in benzene, slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, insoluble in cyclohexane
Appearance: almost a white to brown-gray powder.
Homovanillic acid (CAS NO.306-08-1) is a major metabolite of catecholamine metabolism. It is used as a reagent for the determination of oxidative enzymes.
Hazard Codes of Homovanillic acid (CAS NO.306-08-1):
Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 3
F: 10-23
TSCA: T
HazardClas:s IRRITANT
ASSAY: 98.0% min
Storage: Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.