4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid

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4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid
IUPAC name 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxo-propanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [156-39-8]
PubChem 979
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)C(=O)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C9H8O4
Molar mass 180.157 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid is an intermediate in the metabolism of phenylalanine.

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