6a-Hydroxycannabidiol

About 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol

6a-Hydroxycannabidiol is a metabolite or degradation product of Cannabidiol carrying the CAS registry number 58940-28-6. Its molecular formula is C21H30O3 and its molecular weight is 330.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-[(1R,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol. Alternative names: 6alpha-Hydroxy Cannabidiol and 6alpha-hydroxycannabidiol.

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 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Cannabidiol

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Cannabidiol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6a-Hydroxycannabidiol
Catalogue No.	VQ-047676
CAS Number	58940-28-6
IUPAC name	2-[(1R,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₃
Molecular weight	330.5 g/mol
Exact mass	330.2195
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	YYLPAYRRVSQJRR-KSZLIROESA-N
SMILES	CCCCCC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)O)[C@@H]2C=C([C@H](C[C@H]2C(=C)C)O)C)O
PubChem CID	53357350

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	5.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	6alpha-Hydroxy Cannabidiol, 6alpha-hydroxycannabidiol, 6alpha-hydroxy-CBD, 6alpha-HO-CBD, 6alpha-OH-CBD, 6alpha-HO-cannabidiol, 6alpha-OH-cannabidiol, 6alpha-hydroxy-cannabidiol, Cannabidiol metabolite (6alpha-hydroxycannabidiol)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P301 + P316, P321, P330, 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 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol?

The CAS Registry Number of 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol is 58940-28-6. It is also known as 6alpha-Hydroxy Cannabidiol, 6alpha-hydroxycannabidiol, 6alpha-hydroxy-CBD.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol?

6a-Hydroxycannabidiol has the molecular formula C21H30O3 and a molecular weight of 330.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[(1R,4S,6R)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol.

What is 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol used for?

6a-Hydroxycannabidiol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cannabidiol. 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 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol can I order?

We supply 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol 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 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol?

Yes. Every lot of 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol 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 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6a-Hydroxycannabidiol 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.