3-Pyridineacetic Acid

Name: 3-Pyridineacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027833

About 3-Pyridineacetic Acid

3-Pyridineacetic Acid is an impurity of Risedronic acid carrying the CAS registry number 501-81-5. With the molecular formula C7H7NO2, it has a molar mass of 137.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-pyridin-3-ylacetic acid. It is also known as 3-pyridylacetic acid or 2-(pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid.

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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Risedronic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Pyridineacetic 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

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

Industries

Related to Risedronic acid

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

Risedronic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Pyridineacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-027833
CAS Number	501-81-5
IUPAC name	2-pyridin-3-ylacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₇NO₂
Molecular weight	137.14 g/mol
Exact mass	137.0477
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WGNUNYPERJMVRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CN=C1)CC(=O)O
PubChem CID	108

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	50.2 Å²
Synonyms	3-pyridylacetic acid, 2-(pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid, lioxone, Piristerol, 2-(3-pyridyl)acetic acid, homonicotinic acid, (pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid, pyridin-3-ylacetic acid, 3-pyridyl acetic acid, alpha-(3-Pyridyl)acetic acid, lessterol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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-Pyridineacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Pyridineacetic Acid is 501-81-5. It is also known as 3-pyridylacetic acid, 2-(pyridin-3-yl)acetic acid, lioxone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Pyridineacetic Acid?

3-Pyridineacetic Acid has the molecular formula C7H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 137.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-pyridin-3-ylacetic acid.

What is 3-Pyridineacetic Acid used for?

3-Pyridineacetic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Risedronic 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-Pyridineacetic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Pyridineacetic 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-Pyridineacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Pyridineacetic 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-Pyridineacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Pyridineacetic Acid 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.