5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid

Name: 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039967

About 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 13392-69-3. Formula C5H10O3, molecular weight 118.13 g/mol. Common synonyms include 5-Hydroxyvaleric acid and Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-.

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.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are 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. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039967
CAS Number	13392-69-3
IUPAC name	5-hydroxypentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	118.13 g/mol
Exact mass	118.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PHOJOSOUIAQEDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCO)CC(=O)O
PubChem CID	25945

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	5-Hydroxyvaleric acid, Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, delta-Hydroxypentanoic acid, delta-hydroxyvaleric acid, 5-Hydroxy-pentansaeure, 5-hydroxy valeric acid, omega-hydroxyvaleric acid, 5-Hydroxy-valeriansaeure, 4-Oxy-butan-carbonsaeure, delta-hydrox yvaleric acid, omega-hydroxypentanoic 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 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid is 13392-69-3. It is also known as 5-Hydroxyvaleric acid, Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, delta-Hydroxypentanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid has the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-hydroxypentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 5-Hydroxypentanoic 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 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Hydroxypentanoic 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 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.