Penicillic Acid

Name: Penicillic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045174

About Penicillic Acid

Penicillic Acid (CAS 90-65-3) is an impurity of Penicillin offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H10O4 and its molecular weight is 170.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2Z)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxohexa-2,5-dienoic acid. Alternative names: Pencillic acid and Kyselina penicilova.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Penicillin 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.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Penicillic 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	Penicillic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-045174
CAS Number	90-65-3
IUPAC name	(2Z)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxohexa-2,5-dienoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	170.16 g/mol
Exact mass	170.0579
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	VOUGEZYPVGAPBB-XQRVVYSFSA-N
SMILES	CC(=C)C(=O)/C(=C/C(=O)O)/OC
PubChem CID	1268111

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	Pencillic acid, 2,5-Hexadienoic acid, 3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-, Kyselina penicilova, gamma-Keto-beta-methoxy-delta-methylene-delta(sup alpha)-hexenoic acid, Acid, Penicillic, 5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-prop-1-en-2-ylfuran-2-one, g-Keto-b-methoxy-d-methylene-Da-hexenoic Acid, (2Z)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-hexa-2,5-dienoic acid, (2Z)-3-Methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-2,5-hexadienoic acid #, .gamma.-Keto-.beta.-methoxy-.delta.-methylene-.delta.(sup .alpha.)-hexenoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, 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 Penicillic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Penicillic Acid is 90-65-3. It is also known as Pencillic acid, 2,5-Hexadienoic acid, 3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxo-, Kyselina penicilova.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Penicillic Acid?

Penicillic Acid has the molecular formula C8H10O4 and a molecular weight of 170.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2Z)-3-methoxy-5-methyl-4-oxohexa-2,5-dienoic acid.

What is Penicillic Acid used for?

Penicillic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Penicillin. 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 Penicillic Acid can I order?

We supply Penicillic 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 Penicillic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Penicillic 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 Penicillic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Penicillic Acid 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.