4-​Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid

SKU: orb1302506

Description

4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid (4-HPPA) is a key keto acid intermediate in tyrosine catabolism, serving as a substrate for 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPD). It is utilized in research on inborn errors of metabolism like tyrosinemia type III and hawkinsinuria, as well as in enzymatic studies for both in vitro and in vivo metabolic pathway investigations.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 156-39-8
• MW: 180.16
• Purity: 99.22%
• Formula: C₉H₈O₄
• SMILES: OC(=O)C(O)=CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:125 mg/mL (693.83 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (11.1 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Human Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, inhibit, 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid, 4 ​Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid, 4-?Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid, 4​Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

440642