Homovanillic acid, 98%

About Homovanillic acid, 98%

Homovanillic acid is a carboxylic acid in Extra Pure grade carrying the CAS registry number 306-08-1, specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C9H10O4 and its molecular weight is 182.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid. Common synonyms include 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid and HVA.

The material typically appears as a white to light yellow to orange powder to crystals or crystalline powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for protein and peptide research and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g and 25 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Protein & peptide research
Organic synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Homovanillic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008504
CAS Number	306-08-1
IUPAC name	2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	182.17 g/mol
Exact mass	182.0579
Grade	Extra Pure
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29163400
InChIKey	QRMZSPFSDQBLIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	1738

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow to orange powder to crystals or crystalline powder
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid, HVA, 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, Vanillacetic acid, 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzeneacetic acid, Acetic acid, (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, Acid, Homovanillic, 3 Methoxy 4 Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid, 4 Hydroxy 3 Methoxyphenylacetic Acid, Acid, 3-Methoxy-4-Hydroxyphenylacetic

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Homovanillic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Homovanillic acid, 98% is 306-08-1. It is also known as 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetic acid, HVA, 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)acetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Homovanillic acid, 98%?

Homovanillic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C9H10O4 and a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Homovanillic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Homovanillic acid, 98% in Extra Pure (98%) grade, in 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Homovanillic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Homovanillic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Homovanillic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Homovanillic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.