Homovanillic acid (C9H10O4)

Homovanillic acid presents a C9 framework, aromatic rings, a carboxylic acid (formula C9H10O4, CAS 306-08-1). ChemicalTool Reaction can propose ranked disconnections for Homovanillic acid from the SMILES COc1cc(CC(=O)O)ccc1O.

Target: Homovanillic acid
CAS: 306-08-1
Formula: C9H10O4
Approx. MW: 182.18
SMILES: COc1cc(CC(=O)O)ccc1O
PubChem CID: 1738
Approx. carbons: C9

Homovanillic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular weight: 182.17
Exact mass: 182.06
InChIKey: QRMZSPFSDQBLIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 138 - 140 °C

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Homovanillic acid?

Homovanillic acid has molecular formula C9H10O4. Molecular weight about 182.18 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Homovanillic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Homovanillic acid is 306-08-1.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
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