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AB44599

621-37-4 | 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

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1g 97% in stock $7.00 $5.00 -   +
5g 97% in stock $13.00 $9.00 -   +
25g 97% in stock $40.00 $28.00 -   +
100g 97% in stock $133.00 $93.00 -   +
500g 97% in stock $583.00 $409.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB44599
Chemical Name: 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid
CAS Number: 621-37-4
Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.1473
MDL Number: MFCD00004337
SMILES: OC(=O)Cc1cccc(c1)O
NSC Number: 14360

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 144  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 11  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2  
Rotatable Bond Count: 2  
XLogP3: 0.9  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid, also known as para-hydroxyphenylacetic acid or 3-HPA, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis processes due to its unique properties. In the realm of organic chemistry, 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound's hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a valuable intermediate in the production of numerous important molecules. It can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of key pharmaceutical compounds, such as antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Additionally, 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid plays a vital role in the development of agrochemicals, enabling the creation of pesticides and herbicides essential for crop protection.Furthermore, in the field of material science, 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid is utilized for the production of specialty polymers and resins with specific properties tailored to various industrial applications. Its versatile nature and compatibility with a wide range of chemical reactions make it a valuable component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists seeking to design novel compounds with desired characteristics.Overall, 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid's significance in chemical synthesis lies in its ability to act as a versatile building block for creating a diverse array of compounds essential for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and material science industries.
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