Chemical Formula: C9H7O5

3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate

C9H7O5 (195.0293)

3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate, also known as 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-oxopropanoate, belongs to phenylpyruvic acid derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a phenylpyruvic acid moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an pyruvic acid. 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate is slightly soluble (in water) and a moderately acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate can be found in a number of food items such as potato, skunk currant, dock, and towel gourd, which makes 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.