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Hippuric acid is a compound of interest in biochemical and environmental research due to its role as a biomarker for exposure to various substances, such as toluene. In the study of xenobiotic metabolism, hippuric acid is examined as a metabolite resulting from the conjugation of benzoic acid with glycine, showcasing a key pathway in the detoxification process in mammals. It is also used in the assessment of renal function, as its clearance from the body can provide information on kidney health. In environmental studies, the presence of hippuric acid in biological samples such as urine is an indicator of environmental or occupational exposure to specific organic compounds. Researchers also utilize hippuric acid in the development of analytical methods for biomonitoring studies. The analysis of hippuric acid concentrations in various biological samples helps in understanding the relationship between exposure levels and potential health effects.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Hippuric acid, 5 g | sc-250116 | 5 g | $42.00 | |||
Hippuric acid, 100 g | sc-250116A | 100 g | $47.00 | |||
Hippuric acid, 250 g | sc-250116B | 250 g | $62.00 | |||
Hippuric acid, 1 kg | sc-250116C | 1 kg | $188.00 | |||
Hippuric acid, 5 kg | sc-250116D | 5 kg | $728.00 |