3-Hydroxypropionic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050244

About 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid

3-Hydroxypropionic Acid is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 503-66-2. The compound has the formula C3H6O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-hydroxypropanoic acid. It is also known as Hydracrylic acid or beta-Hydroxypropionic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxypropionic 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-050244
CAS Number	503-66-2
IUPAC name	3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular weight	90.08 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0317
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ALRHLSYJTWAHJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CO)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	68152

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Hydracrylic acid, beta-Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid, Ethylene lactic acid, beta-Lactic acid, 3-Hydroxypropanoate, beta-hydroxypropionate, Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, Glyceric acid, 2-deoxy-, b-Hydroxypropionate, Propionic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (contains varying amounts of 3,3-Oxydipropionic Acid)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid is 503-66-2. It is also known as Hydracrylic acid, beta-Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid?

3-Hydroxypropionic Acid has the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxypropanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxypropionic 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 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxypropionic 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 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxypropionic 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.