(Z)-Mycophenolic Acid

Name: (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012811

About (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid

Listed under CAS 483-60-3, (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid is a process intermediate or related compound of Mycophenolate Mofetil available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C17H20O6, corresponding to a molecular weight of 320.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 6-(4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-1H-2-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid. It is also known as Mycophenolic acid powder or Mycophenolic Acid (Mycophenolate, MPA).

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Mycophenolate Mofetil, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid in 5 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Mycophenolate Mofetil

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Mycophenolate Mofetil.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(Z)-Mycophenolic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-012811
CAS Number	483-60-3
IUPAC name	6-(4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-1H-2-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₂₀O₆
Molecular weight	320.3 g/mol
Exact mass	320.126
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	HPNSFSBZBAHARI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C2COC(=O)C2=C(C(=C1OC)CC=C(C)CCC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	4272

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 6
TPSA	93.1 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 (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid is 483-60-3. It is also known as 6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-phthalanyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acid, Mycophenolic acid powder, Mycophenolic Acid (Mycophenolate, MPA).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid?

(Z)-Mycophenolic Acid has the molecular formula C17H20O6 and a molecular weight of 320.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-(4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-1H-2-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid.

What is (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid used for?

(Z)-Mycophenolic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Mycophenolate Mofetil. 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 (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid can I order?

We supply (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 5 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of (Z)-Mycophenolic 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 (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (Z)-Mycophenolic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.