Homovanillic acid is a dopamine metabolite that has been associated with aromatic amino acid (AA) decarboxylase deficiency, celiac disease, growth hormone deficiency, and adiponectin reductase deficiency.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.1733
Exact Mass	182.057
CAS #	306-08-1
PubChem CID	1738
Appearance	White to light brown solid powder
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	368.7±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	142-145 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	151.9±17.2 °C
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.573
LogP	0.47
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Heavy Atom Count	13
Complexity	181
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
InChi Key	QRMZSPFSDQBLIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code	InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-13-8-4-6(5-9(11)12)2-3-7(8)10/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
Chemical Name	2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month Note: (1). This product requires protection from light (avoid light exposure) during transportation and storage.(2). Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment (e.g. under nitrogen), avoid exposure to moisture.
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

Additional Infomation

Homovanillic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is the 3-O-methyl ether of (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. It is a catecholamine metabolite. It has a role as a human metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a member of guaiacols and a monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a homovanillate. Homovanillic acid has been reported in Aloe africana, Homo sapiens, and other organisms with data available. Homovanillic Acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is a catecholamine metabolite. Homovanillic acid may be used a marker for metabolic stress, tobacco usage or the presence of a catecholamine secreting tumor, such as neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma. Homovanillic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. A 3-O-methyl ETHER of (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. See also: Ipomoea aquatica leaf (part of).

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (~548.94 mM) H2O : ~8.33 mg/mL (~45.73 mM)

Solubility (In Vivo)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (13.72 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (13.72 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (13.72 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly. Solubility in Formulation 4: 20 mg/mL (109.79 mM) in PBS (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution; with ultrasonication.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	5.4894 mL	27.4469 mL	54.8938 mL
	5 mM	1.0979 mL	5.4894 mL	10.9788 mL
	10 mM	0.5489 mL	2.7447 mL	5.4894 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.