4-Oxovalproic Acid

Name: 4-Oxovalproic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-034527

About 4-Oxovalproic Acid

Listed under CAS 688-04-0, 4-Oxovalproic Acid is an impurity of Valproic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C8H14O3, molecular weight 158.19 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-oxo-2-propylpentanoic acid. Common synonyms include 4-oxo-2-propyl-valeric acid and 2-n-Propyl-4-oxopentanoic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Valproic Acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Oxovalproic 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

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Oxovalproic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-034527
CAS Number	688-04-0
IUPAC name	4-oxo-2-propylpentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	158.19 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HJRMYVTYHORJKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(CC(=O)C)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	3731686

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	4-oxo-2-propyl-valeric acid, 2-n-Propyl-4-oxopentanoic acid, 4-Keto-VPA, Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-2-propyl-, 4-oxo-2-propyl-pentanoic Acid, 4-oxo-2-propylpentanoicacid

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-Oxovalproic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Oxovalproic Acid is 688-04-0. It is also known as 4-oxo-2-propyl-valeric acid, 2-n-Propyl-4-oxopentanoic acid, 4-Keto-VPA.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Oxovalproic Acid?

4-Oxovalproic Acid has the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-oxo-2-propylpentanoic acid.

What is 4-Oxovalproic Acid used for?

4-Oxovalproic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Valproic 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 4-Oxovalproic Acid can I order?

We supply 4-Oxovalproic 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 4-Oxovalproic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Oxovalproic 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 4-Oxovalproic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4-Oxovalproic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.