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4-Methyl Hippuric Acid (CAS 27115-50-0)

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Alternate Names:
N-(p-Toluoyl)glycine
CAS Number:
27115-50-0
Molecular Weight:
193.20
Molecular Formula:
C10H11NO3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Methyl Hippuric Acid is a metabolite that is formed in the liver through the conjugation of 4-methylbenzoic acid with glycine. It plays a role in the detoxification and elimination of xenobiotics. 4-Methyl Hippuric Acid is involved in the process of biotransformation, where it facilitates the conversion of lipophilic compounds into more hydrophilic forms, aiding in their excretion. 4-Methyl Hippuric Acid is excreted in the urine, serving as a marker for exposure to certain environmental pollutants and industrial chemicals. Its presence in biological samples can be used as an indicator of exposure to toluene, xylene, and other aromatic hydrocarbons.


4-Methyl Hippuric Acid (CAS 27115-50-0) References

  1. Preparation of chitosan-modified magnetic Schiff base network composite nanospheres for effective enrichment and detection of hippuric acid and 4-methyl hippuric acid.  |  Han, J., et al. 2021. J Chromatogr A. 1652: 462373. PMID: 34246963
  2. [Determination of seven monoaromatic hydrocarbon metabolites by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry].  |  Qiu, T., et al. 2023. Se Pu. 41: 366-375. PMID: 37005924

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4-Methyl Hippuric Acid, 1 g

sc-216921
1 g
$42.00