4-Hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic Acid

• CAT Number: R007590
• CAS Number: 55-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 198.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α,4-Dihydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneacetic Acid; (+/-)-Vanilmandelic Acid; (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)glycolic Acid; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylhydroxyacetic Acid; HMMA; VMA; Vanilinmandelic Acid; dl-Vanillomandelic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O5/c1-14-7-4-5(2-3-6(7)10)8(11)9(12)13/h2-4,8,10-11H,1H3,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: CGQCWMIAEPEHNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(C(=O)O)O)O

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid（Cat No.:R007590）is a phenolic compound commonly used in biochemical and medical research. It is a metabolite of catecholamines such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, making it particularly important in studies related to the nervous system and metabolic disorders. This compound, featuring a hydroxy group at the 4-position and a methoxy group at the 3-position on the mandelic acid structure, is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like pheochromocytoma and neuroblastoma. Its role in neurotransmitter metabolism makes 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxymandelic acid an essential tool in clinical and pharmacological research.