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4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.
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It is used as a reagent in the acylation of phenols and amines. It is also used for fluorometric determination of oxidative enzymes.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 148°C to 150°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1448766 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 152.15 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10253087 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/11/2024 | A15018.22,A15018.14,A15018.36 |
10251073 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A15018.22,A15018.14,A15018.36 |
10204347 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/07/2022 | A15018.22,A15018.14,A15018.36 |
10142565 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A15018.22,A15018.14,A15018.36 |
10193435 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A15018.22,A15018.14,A15018.36 |
Safety and Handling

- 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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