Homogentisic acid
Agent Name
Homogentisic acid
CAS Number
451-13-8
Formula
C8-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,5-Dihydroxy-alpha-toluic acid; 2,5-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid; 2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid; Alcapton; Homogentisate acid; Homogentisinic acid; (2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid; Acetic acid, (2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-; Benzeneacetic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics; A product of tyrosine and phenylalanine metabolism; [Merck Index] A naturally-occurring phenolic acid and intermediate in the catabolism of aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine and tyrosine); [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes changes in urine composition in 5-day intermittent intraperitoneal studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.18E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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