(S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid

About (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid

(S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid is an impurity of Pregabalin carrying the CAS registry number 181289-37-2. Its molecular formula is C8H13NO2 and its molecular weight is 155.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3S)-3-cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid. Common synonyms include (3s)-3-cyano-5-methyl hexanoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Pregabalin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-041630
CAS Number	181289-37-2
IUPAC name	(3S)-3-cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₃NO₂
Molecular weight	155.19 g/mol
Exact mass	155.0946
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MGWZYUMZVZMKTN-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)C[C@@H](CC(=O)O)C#N
PubChem CID	9855540

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	61.1 Å²

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 (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid is 181289-37-2. It is also known as (3s)-3-cyano-5-methyl hexanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid?

(S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid has the molecular formula C8H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 155.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3S)-3-cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid.

What is (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid used for?

(S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Pregabalin. 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 (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid can I order?

We supply (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid 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 (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid 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 (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (S)-3-Cyano-5-methylhexanoic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.