3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 97%
3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 97%
3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 97%
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3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 97%

CAS: 1798-09-0 | C9H10O3 | 166.176 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1798-09-0
IUPAC Name2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetate
Molecular FormulaC9H9O3
InChI KeyLEGPZHPSIPPYIO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILESCOC1=CC=CC(CC([O-])=O)=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder and/or chunks
Appearance (Color)White to cream to pale brown
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Assay (Silylated GC)≥96.0%
Melting Point64.0-73.0°C
A fluorimetric method for the estimation of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid (homovanillic acid) has been developed and applied to normal brain tissue. The presence of homovanillic acid in the caudate nucleus of normal animals of several species has been demonstrated.

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Applications
A fluorimetric method for the estimation of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid (homovanillic acid) has been developed and applied to normal brain tissue. The presence of homovanillic acid in the caudate nucleus of normal animals of several species has been demonstrated.

Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform and Ethyl Acetate.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. S J Soldin,; J G Hill. Simultaneous liquid-chromatographic analysis for 4-hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid in urine.. Clinical Chemistry. 1980, 26 (2), 291-294.
  2. 1. D. F. Sharman. A Fluorimetric Method For The Estimation Of 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid (Homovanillic Acid) And Its Identification In Brain Tissue . British Journal of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy. year of publication , 20 (1) ,204-213.