Glycerol 2-lactate

Name: Glycerol 2-lactate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041101

About Glycerol 2-lactate

Glycerol 2-lactate (CAS 21067-16-3) is a metabolite or degradation product of Glycerol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C6H12O5, it has a molar mass of 164.16 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate. Alternative names: Glyceryl 2-lactate and 2-Glyceryl monolactate.

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. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Glycerol, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in 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	Glycerol 2-lactate
Catalogue No.	VQ-041101
CAS Number	21067-16-3
IUPAC name	1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₅
Molecular weight	164.16 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0685
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FKDAUXUGSFYAOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)OC(CO)CO)O
PubChem CID	10125090

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	87 Å²
Synonyms	Glyceryl 2-lactate, 2-Glyceryl monolactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, Lactic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester, glycerol DL-2-lactate

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 Glycerol 2-lactate?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol 2-lactate is 21067-16-3. It is also known as Glyceryl 2-lactate, 2-Glyceryl monolactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycerol 2-lactate?

Glycerol 2-lactate has the molecular formula C6H12O5 and a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate.

What is Glycerol 2-lactate used for?

Glycerol 2-lactate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glycerol. 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 Glycerol 2-lactate can I order?

We supply Glycerol 2-lactate 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 Glycerol 2-lactate?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol 2-lactate 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 Glycerol 2-lactate be shipped internationally?

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