3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid

Name: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032880

About 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid

3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid (CAS 81381-87-5) is a metabolite or degradation product of Brivaracetam offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C7H14O3, molecular weight 146.18 g/mol. It is also known as 3-Propyl-gamma-hydroxybutyric acid or Hexanoic acid, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Brivaracetam, 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 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic 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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032880
CAS Number	81381-87-5
IUPAC name	3-(hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	146.18 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RCEHLBBNNJCSDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(CC(=O)O)CO
PubChem CID	14168393

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

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-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid is 81381-87-5. It is also known as 3-Propyl-gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, Hexanoic acid, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid?

3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid has the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-(hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid.

What is 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid used for?

3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Brivaracetam. 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-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid can I order?

We supply 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic 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-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic 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-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 3-(Hydroxymethyl)hexanoic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.