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3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, 98+%
Description
3-Hydroxyphenylpropionic acid acts as a urinary metabolite of procyanidins in pigs. It also serves as an intermediate in the preparation of various synthetic organic products. Further, it is used in the preparation of 3-(3-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester.
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3-Hydroxyphenylpropionic acid acts as a urinary metabolite of procyanidins in pigs. It also serves as an intermediate in the preparation of various synthetic organic products. Further, it is used in the preparation of 3-(3-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid methyl ester.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 110°C to 114°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Beilstein | 1947445 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 166.18 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid |
Safety and Handling
- 3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-(m-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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