6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid

Name: 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035152

About 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid

Listed under CAS 74903-53-0, 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid is an impurity of Thioctic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H16O4, it has a molar mass of 176.21 g/mol. Alternative names: Octanoic acid, 6,8-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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Thioctic acid, 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 Thioctic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Thioctic acid.

Thioctic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-035152
CAS Number	74903-53-0
IUPAC name	6,8-dihydroxyoctanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆O₄
Molecular weight	176.21 g/mol
Exact mass	176.1049
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LJWTVHKBGBUURN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCC(=O)O)CC(CCO)O
PubChem CID	5312790

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	77.8 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 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid is 74903-53-0. It is also known as Octanoic acid, 6,8-dihydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid?

6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid has the molecular formula C8H16O4 and a molecular weight of 176.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6,8-dihydroxyoctanoic acid.

What is 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid used for?

6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Thioctic 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 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid can I order?

We supply 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic 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 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic 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 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 6,8-Dihydroxyoctanoic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.