2-Hydroxybutyronitrile

Name: 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048851

About 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile, a metabolite or degradation product of Levetiracetam registered under CAS number 4476-02-2. With the molecular formula C4H7NO, it has a molar mass of 85.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybutanenitrile. It is also known as Propionaldehyde cyanohydrin or Butanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

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

We offer 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Levetiracetam

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Levetiracetam.

Levetiracetam impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxybutyronitrile
Catalogue No.	VQ-048851
CAS Number	4476-02-2
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybutanenitrile
Molecular formula	C₄H₇NO
Molecular weight	85.1 g/mol
Exact mass	85.0528
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NHSSTOSZJANVEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(C#N)O
PubChem CID	20553

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	44 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H310+H330Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H331Toxic if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, 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 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile is 4476-02-2. It is also known as Propionaldehyde cyanohydrin, Butanenitrile, 2-hydroxy-, alpha-HYDROXYBUTYRONITRILE.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile?

2-Hydroxybutyronitrile has the molecular formula C4H7NO and a molecular weight of 85.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybutanenitrile.

What is 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile used for?

2-Hydroxybutyronitrile is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levetiracetam. 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-Hydroxybutyronitrile can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile 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-Hydroxybutyronitrile?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile 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-Hydroxybutyronitrile be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxybutyronitrile 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.