15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid

Name: 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040405

About 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid

15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 4617-33-8. With the molecular formula C15H30O3, it has a molar mass of 258.4 g/mol. Alternative names: Pentadecanoic acid, 15-hydroxy- and n'-(propan-2-yl)-2-propylpentanehydrazide.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040405
CAS Number	4617-33-8
IUPAC name	15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₃₀O₃
Molecular weight	258.4 g/mol
Exact mass	258.2195
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BZUNJUAMQZRJIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCCCCCCO)CCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	78360

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

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 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid is 4617-33-8. It is also known as Pentadecanoic acid, 15-hydroxy-, n'-(propan-2-yl)-2-propylpentanehydrazide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid?

15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid has the molecular formula C15H30O3 and a molecular weight of 258.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic 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 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic 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 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic 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.