Technical Data

009981
CAS Number
4790-08-3
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight
193.16
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid
2-Carboxy-5,6-dihydroxyindole; 5,6-Dihydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid; 5,6-Dihydroxy-2-carboxyindole

5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid is the indole analogue of DOPA. 5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic Acid is a precursor to melanin as well as potential as HIV-1 integrase inhibitors.

Melting Point
>190°C (dec.)
Solubility
DMSO
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) and Mass Spectrometry
TLC Conditions
As reported
Methanol Content
As Reported
Acetone Content
As Reported
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Store under inert atmosphere.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
Source
Synthetic
Purity
~95%
Form
Supplied as a pale brown solid
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Hansson, C.: Acta Derm.-Venereol., 63, 147 (1983); Sechi, M. et al.: Antiviral Chem. Chemother., 15, 67 (2004);
USBio References
No references available
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