Homovanillic acid
Agent Name
Homovanillic acid
CAS Number
306-08-1
Formula
C9-H10-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid; HMPA; HVA; Vanillacetic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid; Acetic acid, (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)- (8CI); Benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-alpha-toluic acid; [Merck Index]
Category
Other Biomolecules
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White to pale brown crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A metabolite present in human urine; [Merck Index] ". . . a major catecholamine metabolite and is produced through out the body. It is used as a reagent to detect oxidative enzymes, and is associated with dopamine levels in the brain." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.23E-06 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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