Homovanillic acid

SKU: orb1303423

Description

Homovanillic acid (Vanillacetic acid) is a major dopamine metabolite used as a biomarker in neurological and metabolic research. It is studied in association with disorders such as aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency and celiac disease, facilitating in vitro and in vivo investigations into catecholamine metabolism and related pathologies.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 306-08-1
• MW: 182.17
• Purity: 98.93% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
• SMILES: COC1=C(O)C=CC(CC(O)=O)=C1
• Target: Drug Metabolite,Endogenous Metabolite,Autophagy
• Solubility: DMSO:60 mg/mL (329.36 mM);H2O:9.1 mg/mL (49.95 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (10.98 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

Endogenous Metabolite, inhibit, Inhibitor, Homovanillic acid, Homovaniuic acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Vanilacetic acid, Vanillacetic acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

1738