The molecular formula C
9H
8O
4 (molar mass: 180.15 g/mol, exact mass: 180.0423 u) may refer to:
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Acetozone
Acetozone is an organic peroxide that is a strong oxidant.
In the early 20th century, it found use as a surgical antiseptic and for the treatment of typhoid fever
Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a disease caused by '' Salmonella'' s ...
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Aspirin
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, and/or inflammation, and as an antithrombotic. Specific inflammatory conditions which aspirin is used to treat in ...
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4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic acid (4-HPPA) is an intermediate in the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. The aromatic side chain of phenylalanine is hydroxylated by the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase to form tyrosine. The conversion from tyr ...
, a natural phenol
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Dihydroxycinnamic acid Dihydroxycinnamic acid may refer to several molecules with the molecular formula C9H8O4 including:
* Caffeic acid (3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid), a hydroxycinammic acid
* Umbellic acid (2,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid), a hydroxycinammic acid
* 2,3-Dihyd ...
s:
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Caffeic acid
Caffeic acid is an organic compound that is classified as a hydroxycinnamic acid. This yellow solid consists of both phenolic and acrylic functional groups. It is found in all plants because it is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lignin, o ...
(3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid)
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Umbellic acid
Umbellic acid (2,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) is a hydroxycinnamic acid. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.
It is a precursor in the umbelliferone biosynthesis pathway. Umbelliferone is a phenylpropanoid and as such is synthesized from L-phenylalanin ...
(2,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid)
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2,3-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
2,3-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.
It is a metabolite
In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.
The term is usually used for small molecules. Metabolites ...
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2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.
Preparation
2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is produced by Elbs persulfate oxidation of o-Coumaric acid.
See also
* Homogentisic acid
*Gentisic acid
Gentisic a ...
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3,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
3,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.
It is a metabolite found in human urine
Urine is a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals. Urine flows from the kidneys thro ...
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Homophthalic acid
Homophthalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the formula C6H4(CO2H)CH2CO2H. It is a colorless solid. The compounds can be prepared by the Willgerodt reaction from 2-acetylbenzoic acid.
One of the uses is in the preparation of the NSAID
N ...
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Monomethyl phthalate
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Uvitic acid
Uvitic acid (5-methylisophthalic acid) is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H3(COOH)2. The name comes from Latin ''uva'' which means a grape. The acid is called so because it may be produced indirectly from tartaric acid, which is found i ...
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