3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048692

About 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid

Listed under CAS 68516-39-2, 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Iopromide available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H8O4 and its molecular weight is 120.1 g/mol. Common synonyms include Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-.

The product is provided 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.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Iopromide, 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 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Iopromide

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

Iopromide impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-048692
CAS Number	68516-39-2
IUPAC name	3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₄
Molecular weight	120.1 g/mol
Exact mass	120.0423
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ULMZOZMSDIOZAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	13418079

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	77.8 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 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid is 68516-39-2. It is also known as Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid?

3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid has the molecular formula C4H8O4 and a molecular weight of 120.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid.

What is 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid used for?

3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Iopromide. 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 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid 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 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic 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 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 3-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propanoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.