4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid is a
chemical compound
A chemical compound is a chemical substance composed of many identical molecules (or molecular entities) containing atoms from more than one chemical element held together by chemical bonds. A molecule consisting of atoms of only one element ...
found in
olive oil and beer.
Synthesis
4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid is obtained by reducing
4-hydroxymandelic acid with elemental
phosphorus
Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus, but because it is highly reactive, phosphorus is never found as a free element on Ear ...
and
iodine.
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Uses
In industry, 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid is an intermediate used to synthesize atenolol
Atenolol is a beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain. Atenolol, however, does not seem to improve mortality in those with high blood pressure. Other uses include the prevention of mi ...
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References
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Phenols
Acetic acids
Hydroxy acids