3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051606

About 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid

Listed under CAS 10495-18-8, 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of L-Malic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C4H6O4, molecular weight 118.09 g/mol.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of L-Malic Acid, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to L-Malic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for L-Malic Acid.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-051606
CAS Number	10495-18-8
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₄
Molecular weight	118.09 g/mol
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid

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 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid is 10495-18-8.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid?

3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid has the molecular formula C4H6O4 and a molecular weight of 118.09 g/mol.

What is 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid used for?

3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to L-Malic Acid. 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 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic 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 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic 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 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 3-Hydroxy-4-oxobutanoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.