5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid

SKU: orb1221082

Description

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (Sumiki's acid) is a naturally occurring human metabolite. Sumiki's acid was first identified in the urine of a leukemia patient who was excreting an abnormal amount of its glycine derivative. Sumiki's acid has been found to be a byproduct of the fungus Aspergillus and probably other species of fungi and yeast as well.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6338-41-6
• MW: 142.11
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₆H₆O₄
• SMILES: OCc1ccc(o1)C(O)=O
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO: 10 mg/mL;Ethanol: 100 mg/mL

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (HMFA)can be used as a biomarker for the exposure to HMF.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Sumiki's acid | 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furoic acid

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