Homogentisic Acid-13C6

• Catalog No.: H593402
• CAS Number: 1216468-48-2
• M. F.: C8H8O4
• M. W.: 174.10264903
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-[2,5-dihydroxy(1,2,3,4,5,6-^1^3C₆)phenyl]acetic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: [2,5-dihydroxy(1,2,3,4,5,6-^1^3C₆)phenyl]acetic acid
• Synonyms: Homogentisinic Acid-13C6; 2,5-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic Acid-13C6; 2,5-Dihydroxy-α-toluic Acid-13C6; 2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid-13C6; Alcapton-13C6; NSC 88940-13C6

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 1216468-48-2

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Pale Beige Solid
• Melting Point: 133-136°C
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

Labelled Homogentisic acid. An intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Occurs in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics.

REFERENCES

• Knox, W.E., et al.: Biochem. J., 49, 686 (1951)
• LaDu, B.N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 217, 777 (1955)