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Homovanillic acid

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Homovanillic acid | CAS No. 306-08-1 | Enzyme Probes and Enzyme Substrates
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Description: Fluorimetric reagent and major catecholamine metabolite
Alternative Names: HVA

Chemical Name: (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid

Purity: ≥99%

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Biological Activity

Homovanillic acid is a fluorimetric reagent and major catecholamine metabolite. Used for fluorimetric determination of oxidative enzymes including glucose oxidase.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
182.17
Formula:
C9H10O4
Solubility:
Soluble to 50 mM in water and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity:
≥99%
Storage:
Store at +4°C
CAS No:
306-08-1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Background References

  1. Evidence that brain tissue volumes are associated with HVA reactivity to metabolite stress in schizophrenia.
    Marcelis et al.
    Schizo.Res., 2006;86:45

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