DL-Glyceric acid

About DL-Glyceric acid

DL-Glyceric acid is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 473-81-4. Its molecular formula is C3H6O4 and its molecular weight is 106.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid. Common synonyms include Glyceric Acid and Propanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-.

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. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of the parent drug substance, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, DL-Glyceric acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Glyceric acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040649
CAS Number	473-81-4
IUPAC name	2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₄
Molecular weight	106.08 g/mol
Exact mass	106.0266
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RBNPOMFGQQGHHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(C(=O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	752

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	77.8 Å²
Synonyms	Glyceric Acid, Propanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, alpha,beta-Hydroxypropionic acid, GlyTouCan:G83093ZM, DL-2,3-Dihydroxypropionic Acid, (+-)-Glyceric acid, beta-Hydroxylactic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropionic acid, Glyceronic acid, Glycerolic acid, Glyceric acid, DL-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, 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 DL-Glyceric acid?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Glyceric acid is 473-81-4. It is also known as Glyceric Acid, Propanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, alpha,beta-Hydroxypropionic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Glyceric acid?

DL-Glyceric acid has the molecular formula C3H6O4 and a molecular weight of 106.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of DL-Glyceric acid can I order?

We supply DL-Glyceric 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 DL-Glyceric acid?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Glyceric 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 DL-Glyceric acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Glyceric 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.