2-Methylhexacosane

About 2-Methylhexacosane

2-Methylhexacosane is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 1561-02-0. The compound has the formula C27H56, corresponding to a molecular weight of 380.7 g/mol. It is also known as Hexacosane, 2-methyl- or Pentacosane, dimethyl-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

This the parent drug substance impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Methylhexacosane is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methylhexacosane
Catalogue No.	VQ-044745
CAS Number	1561-02-0
IUPAC name	2-methylhexacosane
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₅₆
Molecular weight	380.7 g/mol
Exact mass	380.4382
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BEBPORIYFVRVCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C)C
PubChem CID	150931

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	14.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Hexacosane, 2-methyl-, Pentacosane, dimethyl-, Isoheptacosane, Hexacosane 2-methyl-, 2-Methyl-n-hexacosane

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 2-Methylhexacosane?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methylhexacosane is 1561-02-0. It is also known as Hexacosane, 2-methyl-, Pentacosane, dimethyl-, Isoheptacosane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylhexacosane?

2-Methylhexacosane has the molecular formula C27H56 and a molecular weight of 380.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylhexacosane.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methylhexacosane can I order?

We supply 2-Methylhexacosane 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 2-Methylhexacosane?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methylhexacosane 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 2-Methylhexacosane be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Methylhexacosane worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.