Homovanillic acid
Catalog No. A14470

Homovanillic acid, a key metabolite of dopamine, serves as an important biomarker in various neurological and metabolic disorders. Elevated or altered levels of homovanillic acid have been implicated in conditions such as aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency, celiac disease, growth hormone deficiency, and sepiapterin reductase deficiency. This compound is valuable for research applications focused on neurochemistry and metabolic diseases, enabling the study of dopamine metabolism and related pathologies.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A14470 |
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| M. Wt | 182.17 |
| Formula | C9H10O4 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 306-08-1 |
| Synonyms | Vanilacetic acid |
| SMILES | O=C(O)CC1=CC=C(O)C(OC)=C1 |
Biological Activity
| Description | Homovanillic acid, a key metabolite of dopamine, serves as an important biomarker in various neurological and metabolic disorders. Elevated or altered levels of homovanillic acid have been implicated in conditions such as aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency, celiac disease, growth hormone deficiency, and sepiapterin reductase deficiency. This compound is valuable for research applications focused on neurochemistry and metabolic diseases, enabling the study of dopamine metabolism and related pathologies. |
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