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5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
dhica
Synonyms
2-Carboxy-5,6-dihydroxyindole
5,6-Dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid
5,6-Dihydroxy-2-carboxyindole

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 4790-08-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Beige to Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point 211-214°C (dec.)
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid is the indole analogue of DOPA. 5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid is a precursor to melanin as well as potential as HIV-1 integrase inhibitors.

REFERENCES

  • Hansson, C.: Acta Derm.-Venereol., 63, 147 (1983)
  • Sechi, M. et al.: Antiviral Chem. Chemother., 15, 67 (1983)