2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal

Name: 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049765

About 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal

Listed under CAS 496-03-7, 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal is a metabolite or degradation product of N methylpyrrolidone available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H16O2, it has a molar mass of 144.21 g/mol. It is also known as Butyraldol or 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylhexanal.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of N methylpyrrolidone, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal 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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal
Catalogue No.	VQ-049765
CAS Number	496-03-7
IUPAC name	2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight	144.21 g/mol
Exact mass	144.115
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FMBAIQMSJGQWLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(C(CC)C=O)O
PubChem CID	10324

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Butyraldol, 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylhexanal, Hexanal, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-, 3Hydroxy2ethylhexanal, Hexanal, 2ethyl3hydroxy, Hexanal,2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-

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 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal is 496-03-7. It is also known as Butyraldol, 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylhexanal, Hexanal, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal?

2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal has the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal.

What is 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal used for?

2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal is supplied as a characterised reference material related to N methylpyrrolidone. 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 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal can I order?

We supply 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal 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 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal 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 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.