3-Methylhexanoic acid

Name: 3-Methylhexanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051143

About 3-Methylhexanoic acid

Listed under CAS 3780-58-3, 3-Methylhexanoic acid is an impurity of Brivaracetam available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C7H14O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 130.18 g/mol. Alternative names: 3-Methylcaproic acid and Hexanoic acid, 3-methyl-.

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. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This Brivaracetam impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from 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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methylhexanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-051143
CAS Number	3780-58-3
IUPAC name	3-methylhexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	130.18 g/mol
Exact mass	130.0994
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NZQMQVJXSRMTCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(C)CC(=O)O
PubChem CID	95315

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	3-Methylcaproic acid, Hexanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3-Methylhexylic acid, 3-methylcaproicacid, 3-methylhexylicacid, 3-methyl-hexanoicaci, l-3-Methylhexanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P363, 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 3-Methylhexanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methylhexanoic acid is 3780-58-3. It is also known as 3-Methylcaproic acid, Hexanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3-Methylhexylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methylhexanoic acid?

3-Methylhexanoic acid has the molecular formula C7H14O2 and a molecular weight of 130.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-methylhexanoic acid.

What is 3-Methylhexanoic acid used for?

3-Methylhexanoic 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 3-Methylhexanoic acid can I order?

We supply 3-Methylhexanoic 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 3-Methylhexanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methylhexanoic 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 3-Methylhexanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methylhexanoic 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.