(S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionic acid (CAS 23508-35-2)
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(S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionic acid is a compound known for its chiral properties and is studied as a building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Researchers focus on its enantiomerically pure form due to its potential to create optically active chemicals. The hydroxyl groups present in the molecule make it a candidate for the study of hydrogen bonding and its effects on molecular stability and reactivity. In enzymology, it serves as a substrate to study the specificity and mechanism of action of certain enzymes, particularly those involved in metabolic pathways of phenolic compounds. Additionally, its structural similarity to certain amino acid metabolites grants it importance in metabolic studies, where it is used to trace or influence metabolic pathways associated with phenylalanine and tyrosine.
(S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionic acid (CAS 23508-35-2) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(S)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxypropionic acid, 1 g | sc-338539 | 1 g | $775.00 |