2-Hydroxyethyl formate

Name: 2-Hydroxyethyl formate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039956

About 2-Hydroxyethyl formate

2-Hydroxyethyl formate is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 628-35-3. Its molecular formula is C3H6O3 and its molecular weight is 90.08 g/mol. Alternative names: 2-Hydroxylethyl formate and Glycol monoformate.

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 used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxyethyl formate 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	2-Hydroxyethyl formate
Catalogue No.	VQ-039956
CAS Number	628-35-3
IUPAC name	2-hydroxyethyl formate
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular weight	90.08 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0317
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UKQJDWBNQNAJHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(COC=O)O
PubChem CID	69404

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxylethyl formate, Glycol monoformate, 1,2-Ethanediol, monoformate, 1,2-Ethanediol, 1-formate, 1,2-Ethanediol monoformate, ethylene glycol monoformate, Ethylene glycol, monoformate, Ethylene glycol 1-formate, Formic acid 2-hydroxyethyl, 1,2-Ethanediol,1-formate, 1, monoformate, Formic acid 2-hydroxyethyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 2-Hydroxyethyl formate?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxyethyl formate is 628-35-3. It is also known as 2-Hydroxylethyl formate, Glycol monoformate, 1,2-Ethanediol, monoformate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyethyl formate?

2-Hydroxyethyl formate has the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyethyl formate.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxyethyl formate can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxyethyl formate 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 2-Hydroxyethyl formate?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxyethyl formate 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 2-Hydroxyethyl formate be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxyethyl formate 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.