4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid

Name: 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032359

About 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid (CAS 4120-73-4) is an impurity of Glucuronic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C7H12O7, corresponding to a molecular weight of 208.17 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-oxohexanoic acid. Common synonyms include 4-O-Methylglucuronic acid and 4-O-Methylhexuronic acid.

It is supplied 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 Glucuronic acid, 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.

We offer 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid 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

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032359
CAS Number	4120-73-4
IUPAC name	(2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂O₇
Molecular weight	208.17 g/mol
Exact mass	208.0583
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QGGOCWIJGWDKHC-FSIIMWSLSA-N
SMILES	CO[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	151010

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 7
TPSA	124 Å²
Synonyms	4-O-Methylglucuronic acid, 4-O-Methylhexuronic acid, Glucuronic acid, 4-O-methyl-, (2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-oxo-hexanoic acid, rel-(2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5-Trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-oxohexanoic 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 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is 4120-73-4. It is also known as 4-O-Methylglucuronic acid, 4-O-Methylhexuronic acid, Glucuronic acid, 4-O-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid?

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid has the molecular formula C7H12O7 and a molecular weight of 208.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-oxohexanoic acid.

What is 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid used for?

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glucuronic 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 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid can I order?

We supply 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic 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 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic 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 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.