2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid

Name: 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041612

About 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid

2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid (CAS 617-31-2) is a metabolite or degradation product of Prazosin offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C5H10O3, it has a molar mass of 118.13 g/mol. It is also known as 2-Hydroxyvaleric acid or Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-.

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 “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Prazosin, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxypentanoic 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Prazosin

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

Prazosin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-041612
CAS Number	617-31-2
IUPAC name	2-hydroxypentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	118.13 g/mol
Exact mass	118.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JRHWHSJDIILJAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	98009

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyvaleric acid, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, DL-2-hydroxy valeric acid, 2-hydroxyvalericacid, Hydroxyvaleric acid, 2-hydroxy-pentanoate, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (+-)-, alpha-hydroxyvaleric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, 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-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid is 617-31-2. It is also known as 2-Hydroxyvaleric acid, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, DL-2-hydroxy valeric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid has the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxypentanoic acid.

What is 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid used for?

2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Prazosin. 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-Hydroxypentanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxypentanoic 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 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxypentanoic 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 2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxypentanoic 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.