3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde

Name: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-025427

About 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde is an impurity of Droxidopa carrying the CAS registry number 13023-73-9. With the molecular formula C8H8O4, it has a molar mass of 168.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde. It is also known as 3,4-Dihydroxymandelaldehyde or alpha,3,4-trihydroxybenzeneacetaldehyde.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

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. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde
Catalogue No.	VQ-025427
CAS Number	13023-73-9
IUPAC name	2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₄
Molecular weight	168.15 g/mol
Exact mass	168.0423
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	YUGMCLJIWGEKCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(C=O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	151725

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	77.8 Å²
Synonyms	3,4-Dihydroxymandelaldehyde, alpha,3,4-trihydroxybenzeneacetaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxymandelic aldehyde, Benzeneacetaldehyde, alpha,3,4-trihydroxy-, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylglycolaldehyde (Dopegal), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycolic aldehyde, a,3,4-trihydroxy-Benzeneacetaldehyde, alpha,3,4-trihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde, alpha,3,4-trihydroxy-Benzeneacetaldehyde

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-glycolaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number of 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde is 13023-73-9. It is also known as 3,4-Dihydroxymandelaldehyde, alpha,3,4-trihydroxybenzeneacetaldehyde, 3,4-dihydroxymandelic aldehyde.

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

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde has the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde.

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

3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde 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-glycolaldehyde can I order?

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

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

Yes. We export 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-glycolaldehyde worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.