Product Name

3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

General description

3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid is a metabolite of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Synonym

Dopac; Homoprotocatechuic Acid; Dopacetic Acid; 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

102-32-9

Formula

C⁸H⁸O⁴

Molecular Weight

168.15

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to pale brown Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥25mg/ml

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is a dihydroxyphenylacetic acid having the two hydroxy substituents located at the 3- and 4-positions. It is a metabolite of dopamine. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a dihydroxyphenylacetic acid and a member of catechols. It derives from a phenylacetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetate.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov