An intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Occurs in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics.
Form:
White Solid
Melting Point:
150-152 degrees C
Solubility:
Methanol
Catalogue number:
013232
Size:
100mg
Form:
White Solid
Alternative names:
2,5-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic Acid
References:
Knox, W.E., et al.: Biochem. J., 49, 686 (1951), LaDu, B.N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 217, 777 (1955)