4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.

Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 156-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.149
• MDL Number: MFCD00004347
• InChI Key: XQXPVVBIMDBYFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 2-4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, 4-hydroxyphenylacetate, 4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy, p-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, parahydroxy phenylacetic acid, 4-carboxymethylphenol
• PubChem CID: 127
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18101
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 148°C to 150°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1448766
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

RUO – Research Use Only