alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene

Name: alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040491

About alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene

Listed under CAS 4704-99-8, alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene is a metabolite or degradation product of Ascorbic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C10H14O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 182.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenylpropane-1,3-diol. Alternative names: a,a,a-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene and 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Ascorbic acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene
Catalogue No.	VQ-040491
CAS Number	4704-99-8
IUPAC name	2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenylpropane-1,3-diol
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	182.22 g/mol
Exact mass	182.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IUOHRYWQNVCEHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(CO)(CO)CO
PubChem CID	13058040

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	a,a,a-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-, OSM-S-665, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-propane-1,3-diol

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,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene?

The CAS Registry Number of alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene is 4704-99-8. It is also known as a,a,a-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene?

alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene has the molecular formula C10H14O3 and a molecular weight of 182.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-phenylpropane-1,3-diol.

What is alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene used for?

alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic 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 alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene can I order?

We supply alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene 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,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene?

Yes. Every lot of alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene 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,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export alpha,alpha,alpha-Tris(hydroxymethyl)toluene worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.