(R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid

About (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid

(R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Brivaracetam carrying the CAS registry number 2096999-79-8. Its molecular formula is C7H14O3 and its molecular weight is 146.18 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (3R)-3-(hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid. It is also known as 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid, (3R)- or Hexanoic acid, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-, (3R)-.

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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Brivaracetam, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032879
CAS Number	2096999-79-8
IUPAC name	(3R)-3-(hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	146.18 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RCEHLBBNNJCSDL-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
SMILES	CCC[C@H](CC(=O)O)CO
PubChem CID	54259061

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 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 (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid is 2096999-79-8. It is also known as 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid, (3R)-, Hexanoic acid, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-, (3R)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid?

(R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid has the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R)-3-(hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid.

What is (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid used for?

(R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Brivaracetam. 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 (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid can I order?

We supply (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic 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 (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic 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 (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (R)-3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.