2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid

Name: 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035714

About 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid

2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Amoxicillin carrying the CAS registry number 938-97-6. With the molecular formula C8H9NO3, it has a molar mass of 167.16 g/mol. Common synonyms include 4-Hydroxyphenylglycine and (RS)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Amoxicillin, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Amoxicillin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-035714
CAS Number	938-97-6
IUPAC name	2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₉NO₃
Molecular weight	167.16 g/mol
Exact mass	167.0582
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LJCWONGJFPCTTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(=O)O)N)O
PubChem CID	92143

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	83.6 Å²
Synonyms	4-Hydroxyphenylglycine, (RS)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine, alpha-Amino-4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, 2-azaniumyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate, DL-4-Hydroxyphenylglycine, dl-p-Hydroxyphenylglycine, Amino(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, (4-hydroxyphenyl)glycine, Benzeneacetic acid, a-amino-4-hydroxy-, (+/-)-alpha-Amino-4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)glycine, (1)-4-Hydroxyphenylglycine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, 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 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is 938-97-6. It is also known as 4-Hydroxyphenylglycine, (RS)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine, alpha-Amino-4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid?

2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid has the molecular formula C8H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 167.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.

What is 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid used for?

2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Amoxicillin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid can I order?

We supply 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid 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 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid 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.