Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen

Name: Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038554

About Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen

Listed under CAS 32721-11-2, Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen is a metabolite or degradation product of Naproxen available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C14H14O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 246.26 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-hydroxy-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid. It is also known as alpha-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)lactic Acid or -(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)lactic Acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Naproxen, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen
Catalogue No.	VQ-038554
CAS Number	32721-11-2
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₄O₄
Molecular weight	246.26 g/mol
Exact mass	246.0892
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	TZSHABFTBBOGRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)OC)(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	11107624

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 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 Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen is 32721-11-2. It is also known as 2-hydroxy-2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid, alpha-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)lactic Acid, -(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)lactic Acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen?

Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen has the molecular formula C14H14O4 and a molecular weight of 246.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid.

What is Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen used for?

Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Naproxen. 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 Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen can I order?

We supply Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen 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 Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen 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 Alpha-Hydroxy Naproxen be shipped internationally?

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