4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride

Name: 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041929

About 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride

4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride (CAS 6622-91-9) is an impurity of Risedronate offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C7H8ClNO2, it has a molar mass of 173.6 g/mol. Common synonyms include 4-Pyridineacetic acid hydrochloride and 2-(pyridin-4-yl)acetic acid hydrochloride.

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.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Risedronate to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Risedronate

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Risedronate.

Risedronate impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-041929
CAS Number	6622-91-9
IUPAC name	2-pyridin-4-ylacetic acid;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₈ClNO₂
Molecular weight	173.6 g/mol
Exact mass	173.0244
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WKJRYVOTVRPAFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CN=CC=C1CC(=O)O.Cl
PubChem CID	81097

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	50.2 Å²
Synonyms	4-Pyridineacetic acid hydrochloride, 2-(pyridin-4-yl)acetic acid hydrochloride, 4-Carboxymethylpyridinium chloride, 4-Pyridineacetic acid, hydrochloride, pyridin-4-ylacetic acid hydrochloride, 2-(pyridin-4-yl)aceticacidhydrochloride, 2-(4-pyridyl)acetic acid hydrochloride, 4-(Acetic Acid) Pyridine hydrochloride, 4-Pyridine acetic acid hydrochloride, Pyridine 4-acetic acid HCl

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 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride is 6622-91-9. It is also known as 4-Pyridineacetic acid hydrochloride, 2-(pyridin-4-yl)acetic acid hydrochloride, 4-Carboxymethylpyridinium chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride?

4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride has the molecular formula C7H8ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 173.6 g/mol.

What is 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride used for?

4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Risedronate. 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 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride can I order?

We supply 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride 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 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride 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 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride 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.