5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one

Name: 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042486

About 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one

Listed under CAS 15678-01-0, 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one is a metabolite or degradation product of Thiamine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C5H10O2S and its molecular weight is 134.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-hydroxy-3-sulfanylpentan-2-one. Common synonyms include 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto-2-pentanone and 2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto-.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Thiamine, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Thiamine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-042486
CAS Number	15678-01-0
IUPAC name	5-hydroxy-3-sulfanylpentan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₂S
Molecular weight	134.2 g/mol
Exact mass	134.0402
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BEIYSLIPXPVYNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C(CCO)S
PubChem CID	15047570

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	38.3 Å²

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 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one is 15678-01-0. It is also known as 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto-2-pentanone, 2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one?

5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one has the molecular formula C5H10O2S and a molecular weight of 134.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-hydroxy-3-sulfanylpentan-2-one.

What is 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one used for?

5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Thiamine. 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 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one can I order?

We supply 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one 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 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one 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 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 5-Hydroxy-3-mercaptopentan-2-one worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.