6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone

Name: 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-044930

About 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone

Listed under CAS 5077-57-6, 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C8H16O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 6-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one. Common synonyms include 2-Heptanone, 6-hydroxy-6-methyl- and 2-Heptanone,6-hydroxy-6-methyl-.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone 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	6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-044930
CAS Number	5077-57-6
IUPAC name	6-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight	144.21 g/mol
Exact mass	144.115
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BDKJAPPUGXLAHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CCCC(C)(C)O
PubChem CID	78762

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 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 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone is 5077-57-6. It is also known as 2-Heptanone, 6-hydroxy-6-methyl-, 2-Heptanone,6-hydroxy-6-methyl-, 2-methyl-heptan-2-ol-6-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone?

6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone has the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone can I order?

We supply 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone 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 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone 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 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 6-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.