3-Methoxyacetanilide

Name: 3-Methoxyacetanilide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041332

About 3-Methoxyacetanilide

3-Methoxyacetanilide (CAS 588-16-9) is an impurity of Paracetamol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C9H11NO2, it has a molar mass of 165.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is N-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetamide. Common synonyms include N-Acetyl-m-anisidine and m-Acetanisidine.

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

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Paracetamol to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Methoxyacetanilide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Paracetamol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methoxyacetanilide
Catalogue No.	VQ-041332
CAS Number	588-16-9
IUPAC name	N-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetamide
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₁NO₂
Molecular weight	165.19 g/mol
Exact mass	165.079
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OIEFZHJNURGFFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NC1=CC(=CC=C1)OC
PubChem CID	11494

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	38.3 Å²
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-m-anisidine, m-Acetanisidine, m-Methoxyacetanilide, Aceto-m-anisidide, m-ACETANISIDIDE, Acetamide, N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-, Acetanilide, 3'-methoxy-, 3-Acetamidoanisole, N-(3-Methoxy-phenyl)-acetamide, 3-acetamidoanisol

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 3-Methoxyacetanilide?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methoxyacetanilide is 588-16-9. It is also known as N-Acetyl-m-anisidine, m-Acetanisidine, m-Methoxyacetanilide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methoxyacetanilide?

3-Methoxyacetanilide has the molecular formula C9H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 165.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetamide.

What is 3-Methoxyacetanilide used for?

3-Methoxyacetanilide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Paracetamol. 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-Methoxyacetanilide can I order?

We supply 3-Methoxyacetanilide 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-Methoxyacetanilide?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methoxyacetanilide 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-Methoxyacetanilide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methoxyacetanilide 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.