3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042799

About 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid

3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Valproic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 58888-84-9. Its molecular formula is C8H16O3 and its molecular weight is 160.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-hydroxy-2-propylpentanoic acid. Common synonyms include 2-Propyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid and 3-OH-VPA.

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. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Valproic Acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxy Valproic 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
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-042799
CAS Number	58888-84-9
IUPAC name	3-hydroxy-2-propylpentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆O₃
Molecular weight	160.21 g/mol
Exact mass	160.1099
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LLPFTSMZBSRZDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(C(CC)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	134459

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Propyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid, 3-OH-VPA, 2-n-Propyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid, Pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-propyl-, 3-Hydroxy-2-propylpentanoicacid, 3-hydroxy-2-propyl-pentanoic acid

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-Hydroxy Valproic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid is 58888-84-9. It is also known as 2-Propyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid, 3-OH-VPA, 2-n-Propyl-3-hydroxypentanoic acid.

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

3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid has the molecular formula C8H16O3 and a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-2-propylpentanoic acid.

What is 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid used for?

3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Valproic 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 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy Valproic 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-Hydroxy Valproic Acid?

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

Yes. We export 3-Hydroxy Valproic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.