Homogentisic acid
Homogentisic acid is a specific metabolite that accumulates in the urine and serum. Homogentisic acid can be used for diagnosis of alkaptonuria. Homogentisic acid is a phenolic acid[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[451-13-8]
Product Name Alternative
AG1776; KNI-772
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Homogentisic_acid.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.46
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)CC1=CC(O)=CC=C1O
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
168.15
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Öztekin N, et al. Determination of homogentisic acid in urine for diagnosis of alcaptonuria: Capillary electrophoretic method optimization using experimental design. Biomed Chromatogr. 2018 Jul;32 (7) :e4216.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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