3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1798-09-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.176
• MDL Number: MFCD00004334
• InChI Key: LEGPZHPSIPPYIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methoxyphenylacetic acid, 2-3-methoxyphenyl acetic acid, m-methoxyphenylacetic acid, 3-methoxyphenyl acetic acid, 3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 3-methoxy, acetic acid, m-methoxyphenyl, unii-25xlo0t6my, 3-methoxy-phenyl-acetic acid, 25xlo0t6my
• PubChem CID: 15719
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC(=C1)CC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 67°C to 72°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2614004
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Chloroform and Ethyl Acetate.
• Formula Weight: 166.18
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	217-282-8
RTECSNumber	AI8940000
TSCA	No

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only