3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-043191

About 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid, a metabolite or degradation product of Homovanillic acid registered under CAS number 1131-94-8. With the molecular formula C9H10O4, it has a molar mass of 182.17 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid. Alternative names: Isohomovanillic acid and 4-Methoxy-3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Homovanillic acid, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Homovanillic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Homovanillic acid.

Homovanillic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-043191
CAS Number	1131-94-8
IUPAC name	2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	182.17 g/mol
Exact mass	182.0579
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BWXLCOBSWMQCGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	160562

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	Isohomovanillic acid, 4-Methoxy-3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, Homo-iso-vanillic acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzeneacetic acid, Homoisovanillic acid, 2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl) acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, Homoisovanillate, Isohomovanillate, 2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)acetic acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetate

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 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid is 1131-94-8. It is also known as Isohomovanillic acid, 4-Methoxy-3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, Homo-iso-vanillic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid?

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

What is 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid used for?

3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Homovanillic acid. 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 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic 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 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic 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 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylacetic 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.