6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one

Name: 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041104

About 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one

Listed under CAS 21856-89-3, 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one is a metabolite or degradation product of Pentoxifylline available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C6H12O2, it has a molar mass of 116.16 g/mol. It is also known as 6-Hydroxy-2-hexanone or 2-Hexanone, 6-hydroxy-.

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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Pentoxifylline

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Pentoxifylline.

Pentoxifylline impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-041104
CAS Number	21856-89-3
IUPAC name	6-hydroxyhexan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	116.16 g/mol
Exact mass	116.0837
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UALYCKSVHDYQRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CCCCO
PubChem CID	89077

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-2-hexanone, 2-Hexanone, 6-hydroxy-, 4-Acetylbutyl alcohol, 6-Hydroxyhexane-2-one, 5-oxo-1-hexanol, 4-acetyl-1-butanol, 2-Hexanone, 6-hydroxy- (7CI,8CI,9CI), 6-Hydroxy-2-hexanone #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, 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 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one is 21856-89-3. It is also known as 6-Hydroxy-2-hexanone, 2-Hexanone, 6-hydroxy-, 4-Acetylbutyl alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one?

6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-hydroxyhexan-2-one.

What is 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one used for?

6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Pentoxifylline. 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 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one can I order?

We supply 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one 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 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one 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 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Hydroxyhexan-2-one 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.