6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one

Name: 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041118

About 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one

6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one is a metabolite or degradation product of Glucose carrying the CAS registry number 41728-14-7. The compound has the formula C6H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 128.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-5-one. It is also known as 2-methyl-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran.

It is supplied 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.

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-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 Glucose

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-041118
CAS Number	41728-14-7
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-5-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₈O₃
Molecular weight	128.13 g/mol
Exact mass	128.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PLYSJDAYJMFETG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1C(=O)C=CC(O1)O
PubChem CID	13011787

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 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 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one is 41728-14-7. It is also known as 2-methyl-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyran.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one?

6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one has the molecular formula C6H8O3 and a molecular weight of 128.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-5-one.

What is 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one used for?

6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glucose. 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-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one can I order?

We supply 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-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-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-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-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2H-pyran-3(6H)-one worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.