Homogentisic Acid

Applications An intermediate in the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Occurs in plants and in the urine of alkaptonurics. References Knox, W.E., et al.: Biochem. J., 49, 686 (1951), LaDu, B.N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 217, 777 (1955)