Methyltartronic acid

Name: Methyltartronic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-052314

About Methyltartronic acid

Methyltartronic acid (CAS 595-98-2) is a process intermediate or related compound of Naltrexone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H6O5 and its molecular weight is 134.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanedioic acid. It is also known as Isomalic acid or 2-Hydroxy-2-methylmalonic 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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Naltrexone, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyltartronic 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

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Naltrexone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyltartronic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-052314
CAS Number	595-98-2
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₅
Molecular weight	134.09 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0215
InChIKey	LNRVTEQEGXVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	136386

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	Isomalic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylmalonic acid, 2-Methyltartronic acid, Tartronic acid, methyl-, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylmalonate, Hydroxymethylpropanedioic acid, Propanedioic acid, hydroxymethyl-, hydroxymethylmalonic acid, Propanedioic acid, hydroxymethyl-(9CI), DL-Methyltartronic acid, hydroxy(methyl)propanedioic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylmalonic acid #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + 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 Methyltartronic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyltartronic acid is 595-98-2. It is also known as Isomalic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-methylmalonic acid, 2-Methyltartronic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyltartronic acid?

Methyltartronic acid has the molecular formula C4H6O5 and a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanedioic acid.

What is Methyltartronic acid used for?

Methyltartronic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Naltrexone. 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 Methyltartronic acid can I order?

We supply Methyltartronic acid, 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 Methyltartronic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Methyltartronic 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 Methyltartronic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyltartronic 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.