Hydroxyacetone

Name: Hydroxyacetone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035609

About Hydroxyacetone

Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6) is a metabolite or degradation product of Acyclovir offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C3H6O2 and its molecular weight is 74.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-hydroxypropan-2-one. Alternative names: Acetol and Acetone alcohol.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Acyclovir, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Hydroxyacetone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Acyclovir

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hydroxyacetone
Catalogue No.	VQ-035609
CAS Number	116-09-6
IUPAC name	1-hydroxypropan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CO
PubChem CID	8299

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Acetol, Acetone alcohol, 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-, 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone, 1-Hydroxyacetone, Acetylmethanol, 2-Oxopropanol, Pyruvic alcohol, Hydroxy-2-propanone, Pyruvinalcohol, Hydroxymethyl methyl ketone, 2-Ketopropyl alcohol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P318, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Hydroxyacetone?

The CAS Registry Number of Hydroxyacetone is 116-09-6. It is also known as Acetol, Acetone alcohol, 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydroxyacetone?

Hydroxyacetone has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-hydroxypropan-2-one.

What is Hydroxyacetone used for?

Hydroxyacetone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Acyclovir. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Hydroxyacetone can I order?

We supply Hydroxyacetone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Hydroxyacetone?

Yes. Every lot of Hydroxyacetone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Hydroxyacetone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hydroxyacetone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.