Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Homogentisic Acid

Biochemistry, Pathology

Also known as: 2,5-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, Alkapton

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Homogentisic acid is a chemical compound found in the urine of individuals with alkaptonuria. This article from the 1928–1936 Soviet medical encyclopedia notes that daily excretion of this acid in affected patients can reach up to 19 grams.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

HOMOGENTISIC ACID, hydroquinone-acetic acid, C6H3(OH)2CH2COOH, is found in urine in cases of alkaptonuria (see).

The daily excretion of homogentisic acid in urine in cases of alkaptonuria can reach up to 19 grams.

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“Homogentisic Acid.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/homogentisic-acid/