D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester

Name: D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021251

About D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester

Listed under CAS 67776-07-2, D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester is an impurity of Ascorbic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C7H12O7, it has a molar mass of 208.17 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate. Alternative names: Methyl D-sorbosonate and xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, methyl ester.

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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This Ascorbic acid impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-021251
CAS Number	67776-07-2
IUPAC name	methyl (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂O₇
Molecular weight	208.17 g/mol
Exact mass	208.0583
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KPHIBLNUVRGOGU-MROZADKFSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(=O)[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O
PubChem CID	156550

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 7
TPSA	124 Å²

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 D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester is 67776-07-2. It is also known as Methyl D-sorbosonate, xylo-2-Hexulosonic acid, methyl ester, 2-Keto-D-gulonic Acid Methyl Ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester?

D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester has the molecular formula C7H12O7 and a molecular weight of 208.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate.

What is D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester used for?

D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic 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 D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester can I order?

We supply D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester 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 D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester 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 D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export D-Xylo-2-hexulosonic Acid Methyl Ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.