2-Mononitroglycerin

Name: 2-Mononitroglycerin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038931

About 2-Mononitroglycerin

Listed under CAS 620-12-2, 2-Mononitroglycerin is a process intermediate or related compound of Glycerol available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C3H7NO5, molecular weight 137.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl nitrate. Common synonyms include Glycerol-2-nitrate and Glycerin 2-nitrate.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Glycerol, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Our customers for this product work in 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

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Glycerol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Mononitroglycerin
Catalogue No.	VQ-038931
CAS Number	620-12-2
IUPAC name	1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Molecular formula	C₃H₇NO₅
Molecular weight	137.09 g/mol
Exact mass	137.0324
InChIKey	QYZBMMOLPVKAPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO)O[N+](=O)[O-])O
PubChem CID	69280

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	95.5 Å²
Synonyms	Glycerol-2-nitrate, Glycerin 2-nitrate, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, 2-nitrate, 2-Glyceryl mononitrate, Glycerol 2-mononitrate, glyceryl 2-nitrate, 2-Mononitroglycerol, 2-nitrooxy-propane-1,3-diol, Glycerol, 2-nitrate, 2-(nitrooxy)propane-1,3-diol, 2-nitroglycerol, glycerol-2-nitrat

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 2-Mononitroglycerin?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Mononitroglycerin is 620-12-2. It is also known as Glycerol-2-nitrate, Glycerin 2-nitrate, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, 2-nitrate.

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

2-Mononitroglycerin has the molecular formula C3H7NO5 and a molecular weight of 137.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl nitrate.

What is 2-Mononitroglycerin used for?

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

We supply 2-Mononitroglycerin, 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-Mononitroglycerin?

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

Yes. 2-Mononitroglycerin 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.