
Catalog Number	AR00EDK3
Chemical Name	2,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
CAS Number	614-82-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8O4
Molecular Weight	168.1467
MDL Number	MFCD00004338
SMILES	OC(=O)Cc1ccc(cc1O)O

2,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid, also known as homogentisic acid, is a key compound used in chemical synthesis for various applications. One significant use of this compound is in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of different classes of compounds including catecholamines, which are neurotransmitters, and melanin, the pigment responsible for skin and hair coloration. Additionally, 2,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid is utilized in the preparation of certain antioxidants and amino acids. Its versatile nature and reactivity make it a valuable building block in organic chemistry, enabling the creation of diverse compounds with important biological activities.