2-Butyl Valeric Acid

Name: 2-Butyl Valeric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023965

About 2-Butyl Valeric Acid

Listed under CAS 3274-28-0, 2-Butyl Valeric Acid is an impurity of Valproic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C9H18O2, molecular weight 158.24 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-propylhexanoic acid. Alternative names: 4-Octanecarboxylic acid and Propylbutylacetic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Valproic Acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. 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

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

Industries

Related to Valproic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Valproic Acid.

Valproic Acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Butyl Valeric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-023965
CAS Number	3274-28-0
IUPAC name	2-propylhexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₈O₂
Molecular weight	158.24 g/mol
Exact mass	158.1307
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HWXRWNDOEKHFTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCC(CCC)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	18647

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	4-Octanecarboxylic acid, Propylbutylacetic acid, 2-Propyl-2-butylacetic acid, Hexanoic acid,2-propyl-, 2-Propylhexanoicacid, 2-propylcaproic acid, l-2-Butylpentanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 2-Butyl Valeric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Butyl Valeric Acid is 3274-28-0. It is also known as 4-Octanecarboxylic acid, Propylbutylacetic acid, 2-Propyl-2-butylacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Butyl Valeric Acid?

2-Butyl Valeric Acid has the molecular formula C9H18O2 and a molecular weight of 158.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-propylhexanoic acid.

What is 2-Butyl Valeric Acid used for?

2-Butyl Valeric Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Valproic Acid. 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 2-Butyl Valeric Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Butyl Valeric 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 2-Butyl Valeric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Butyl Valeric 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 2-Butyl Valeric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Butyl Valeric Acid 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.