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Atomfair 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpyruvic acid DHPPA C9H8O5 CAS 109170-71-0

3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpyruvic acid (DHPPA) is a high-purity biochemical reagent with the molecular formula C9H8O5and CAS number 109170-71-0 . This compound, also known as 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoic acid , is a key intermediate in metabolic pathways, particularly in the biosynthesis of tyrosine-derived compounds. Its structure features a phenyl ring with two hydroxyl groups at the 3- and 4-positions, along with a pyruvic acid side chain, making it valuable for research in enzymology, neurochemistry, and plant biochemistry. Available in powder form, it is rigorously tested for purity (≥95% by HPLC) and stability, ensuring reliable performance in analytical and synthetic applications. Store in a cool, dry…

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3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpyruvic acid (DHPPA) is a high-purity biochemical reagent with the molecular formula C9H8O5 and CAS number 109170-71-0. This compound, also known as 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoic acid, is a key intermediate in metabolic pathways, particularly in the biosynthesis of tyrosine-derived compounds. Its structure features a phenyl ring with two hydroxyl groups at the 3- and 4-positions, along with a pyruvic acid side chain, making it valuable for research in enzymology, neurochemistry, and plant biochemistry. Available in powder form, it is rigorously tested for purity (≥95% by HPLC) and stability, ensuring reliable performance in analytical and synthetic applications. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain integrity.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 109170-71-0
  • Complexity: 237
  • IUPAC Name: 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxo-propanoic acid
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O5/c10-6-2-1-5(3-7(6)11)4-8(12)9(13)14/h1-3,10-11H,4H2,(H,13,14)
  • InChI Key: LQQFFJFGLSKYIR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 196.03717335
  • Molecular Formula: C9H8O5
  • Molecular Weight: 196.16
  • SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC(=O)C(=O)O)O)O
  • Topological: 94.8
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 196.03717335
  • Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpyruvic acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoic acid, DHPPA, 3,4-dihydroxy-alpha-oxobenzenepropanoic acid, CHEBI:19891, DTXSID70962409, Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-alpha-oxo-, DTXCID901390217, 4228-66-4, 109170-71-0, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetylformic acid, SCHEMBL1331519, 4,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetylformic acid, MFCD08460177, AKOS015889780, beta-(3,4-dihydroxylphenyl)pyruvic Acid, DS-17541, DB-135435, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoicacid, CS-0157104, C04045, F15598, 3-(3,4-dihydroxy-phenyl)-2-oxo-propionic acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoic acid #, EN300-1831178, A801974, A872916, Q27109260, 3-[3,4-bis(oxidanyl)phenyl]-2-oxidanylidene-propanoic acid

Application

3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpyruvic acid is widely used as a precursor in the study of tyrosine metabolism and catecholamine biosynthesis. Researchers employ it to investigate enzymatic reactions involving aromatic amino acid decarboxylases and hydroxylases. It also serves as a substrate for studying plant secondary metabolites and oxidative stress pathways. In pharmaceutical research, DHPPA is utilized to explore potential therapeutic agents targeting neurodegenerative diseases.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (100%)

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