Hippuric Acid

Hippuric acid (benzoylaminoacetic acid, or benzoylglycollactone, or benzylglycine, or synonym: 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid, 1-amino-2,4,5-tricarboxylic acid, 3,4,6-trihydroxy-1,2-dicarboxylic acid) is an organic compound that is widely used in chemistry and medicine.

Hippuric acid is a derivative of benzene and is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is easily soluble in water and alcohols, but insoluble in organic solvents. Hippuric acid is highly acidic and is one of the most powerful organic acids.

In chemistry, hippuric acid is used for the synthesis of various organic compounds, such as amino alcohols, amides, esters and others. It is also used as a reagent for the oxidation of organic compounds and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

From a medical point of view, hippuric acid is widely used as a medicine. It is used to treat various diseases such as gout, arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes and others. Hippuric acid is also used to cleanse the body of toxins and waste.

Although hippuric acid has a wide range of uses, it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and allergic reactions. Therefore, before using hippuric acid, you should consult your doctor.

Hippuric acid is also called benzylglycine; in different sources there are alternative names: benzoic aminoacetic acid, benzylglycine, 2 (4-benzenesulfonylacetylamino)-butanoenic acid. Main names: acidum hippuricum, benzoic acid amidum. The official international name is 3-hydroxy-4-aminobenzoic acid.