3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde

Name: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025376

About 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde is an impurity of Droxidopa carrying the CAS registry number 5707-55-1. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetaldehyde. Common synonyms include Dopal and Benzeneacetaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Droxidopa, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from 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

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

Industries

Related to Droxidopa

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde
Catalogue No.	VQ-025376
CAS Number	5707-55-1
IUPAC name	2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IADQVXRMSNIUEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC=O)O)O
PubChem CID	119219

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Dopal, Benzeneacetaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-, DHPAA aldehyde, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetaldehyde, Benzeneacetaldehyde,3,4-dihydroxy-, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanal, 3,4-dihydroxy-Benzeneacetaldehyde

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 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number of 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde is 5707-55-1. It is also known as Dopal, Benzeneacetaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxy-, DHPAA aldehyde.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde?

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetaldehyde.

What is 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde used for?

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Droxidopa. 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 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde can I order?

We supply 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde 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 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde?

Yes. Every lot of 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde 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 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-acetaldehyde 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.