N-(2-Methylbenzoyl)glycine (2-Methylhippuric Acid)

Advance your analytical chemistry, metabolite profiling, and pharmaceutical research with N-(2-Methylbenzoyl)glycine (2-Methylhippuric Acid) (CAS No.: 42013-20-7, CAT No.: SRCM-012). This compound is a methylated benzoylglycine derivative—an important biomarker for exposure to xylene (specifically o-xylene) and a standard for clinical and environmental testing of aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites.

The molecular formula is C₁₀H₁₁NO₃ and the molecular weight is approximately 193.20 g/mol. It is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble in water, ethanol, and DMSO, supporting flexibility in sample preparation for analytical and bioanalytical workflows.

Product Highlights

Technical Features & Benefits

• Xylene Exposure Biomarker: Major metabolite of o-xylene; important in biological monitoring and clinical assessment.
• High Analytical Purity: Manufactured to ≥98% purity for compliance with clinical laboratory and bioanalytical standards.
• Versatile Solubility: Facilitates use in aqueous and organic solvent-based assays and sample preparation.
• Stable Reference Material: Suitable as a calibration or control standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical platforms.
• Consistent Quality: Supplied with full Certificate of Analysis (COA), NMR, and HPLC documentation.

Application Areas

• Reference standard in clinical and analytical toxicology
• Biomarker monitoring for occupational or environmental xylene exposure
• Metabolite profiling in pharmaceutical and bioanalytical labs
• Research on aromatic acid metabolism and biotransformation
• Standard in validation of analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS)

Safety & Handling

• Use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and lab coat
• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and contact with skin or eyes
• Store sealed in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from moisture and light
• Dispose chemical waste according to local and national regulations

Why Choose SRIRAMCHEM Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.?

• Manufactured to high purity and quality standards since 2013
• Complete batch documentation including COA, NMR, HPLC, and LC-MS
• Reliable supply for academic, clinical, and industrial research
• Responsive customer service and technical support

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Ensure the integrity of your analytical and clinical research with SRIRAMCHEM’s reference-grade N-(2-Methylbenzoyl)glycine (2-Methylhippuric Acid). Contact our expert team for pricing, availability, or custom synthesis requests.