3-Oxopropanoic acid

Name: 3-Oxopropanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039827

About 3-Oxopropanoic acid

Listed under CAS 926-61-4, 3-Oxopropanoic acid is a process intermediate or related compound of Propanoic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C3H4O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 88.06 g/mol. Common synonyms include Malonic semialdehyde and Propanoic acid, 3-oxo-.

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. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Propanoic acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are 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 Propanoic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Propanoic acid.

Propanoic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Oxopropanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039827
CAS Number	926-61-4
IUPAC name	3-oxopropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₄O₃
Molecular weight	88.06 g/mol
Exact mass	88.016
InChIKey	OAKURXIZZOAYBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C=O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	868

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	Malonic semialdehyde, Propanoic acid, 3-oxo-, formylacetic acid, 3-Oxopropionic acid, Malonaldehydic acid, 3-oxidanylidenepropanoic acid, formyl acetic acid, 3-oxo-propionic acid

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-Oxopropanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Oxopropanoic acid is 926-61-4. It is also known as Malonic semialdehyde, Propanoic acid, 3-oxo-, formylacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Oxopropanoic acid?

3-Oxopropanoic acid has the molecular formula C3H4O3 and a molecular weight of 88.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-oxopropanoic acid.

What is 3-Oxopropanoic acid used for?

3-Oxopropanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Propanoic 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-Oxopropanoic acid can I order?

We supply 3-Oxopropanoic acid, 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-Oxopropanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Oxopropanoic 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-Oxopropanoic acid be shipped internationally?

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