Vinyl formate

Name: Vinyl formate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049976

About Vinyl formate

Vinyl formate (CAS 692-45-5) is a process intermediate or related compound of Ascorbic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C3H4O2, molecular weight 72.06 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethenyl formate. It is also known as Formic acid, vinyl ester or Vinyl methanoate.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Ascorbic acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Ascorbic acid.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Vinyl formate
Catalogue No.	VQ-049976
CAS Number	692-45-5
IUPAC name	ethenyl formate
Molecular formula	C₃H₄O₂
Molecular weight	72.06 g/mol
Exact mass	72.0211
InChIKey	GFJVXXWOPWLRNU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C=COC=O
PubChem CID	222465

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Formic acid, vinyl ester, Vinyl methanoate, Formic acid, ethenyl ester, Formic acid, ethenylester (9CI), Vinylester kyseliny mravenci

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 Vinyl formate?

The CAS Registry Number of Vinyl formate is 692-45-5. It is also known as Formic acid, vinyl ester, Vinyl methanoate, Formic acid, ethenyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vinyl formate?

Vinyl formate has the molecular formula C3H4O2 and a molecular weight of 72.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethenyl formate.

What is Vinyl formate used for?

Vinyl formate 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 Vinyl formate can I order?

We supply Vinyl formate, 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 Vinyl formate?

Yes. Every lot of Vinyl 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 Vinyl formate be shipped internationally?

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