Hydantoic Acid

Name: Hydantoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031070

About Hydantoic Acid

Hydantoic Acid (CAS 462-60-2) is an impurity of Nitrofurantoin offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C3H6N2O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 118.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(carbamoylamino)acetic acid. It is also known as [(Aminocarbonyl)amino]acetic acid or N-Carbamoylglycine.

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 “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Nitrofurantoin 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.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Hydantoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Nitrofurantoin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hydantoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-031070
CAS Number	462-60-2
IUPAC name	2-(carbamoylamino)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆N₂O₃
Molecular weight	118.09 g/mol
Exact mass	118.0378
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KZVRXPPUJQRGFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)NC(=O)N
PubChem CID	10020

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	92.4 Å²
Synonyms	[(Aminocarbonyl)amino]acetic acid, N-Carbamoylglycine, Carbamoylglycine, Glycoluric acid, N-Carbamylglycine, Acetic acid, ureido-, Glycine, N-(aminocarbonyl)-, Urea, (carboxymethyl)-, Acetic acid, ((aminocarbonyl)amino)-, Acetic acid, [(aminocarbonyl)amino]-, 2-Ureidoacetic acid, N-Carboxymethylurea

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, 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 Hydantoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Hydantoic Acid is 462-60-2. It is also known as [(Aminocarbonyl)amino]acetic acid, N-Carbamoylglycine, Carbamoylglycine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydantoic Acid?

Hydantoic Acid has the molecular formula C3H6N2O3 and a molecular weight of 118.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(carbamoylamino)acetic acid.

What is Hydantoic Acid used for?

Hydantoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Nitrofurantoin. 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 Hydantoic Acid can I order?

We supply Hydantoic 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 Hydantoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Hydantoic 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 Hydantoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hydantoic 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.