Acetylpyrocatechol

Name: Acetylpyrocatechol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026948

About Acetylpyrocatechol

Listed under CAS 1197-09-7, Acetylpyrocatechol is an impurity of Norepinephrine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone. Common synonyms include 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone and 3`,4`-Dihydroxyacetophenone.

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. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Norepinephrine, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in 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 Norepinephrine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetylpyrocatechol
Catalogue No.	VQ-026948
CAS Number	1197-09-7
IUPAC name	1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UCQUAMAQHHEXGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O
PubChem CID	14530

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone, 3`,4`-Dihydroxyacetophenone, 3′,4′-Dihydroxyacetophenone, Acetopyrocatechol, 4-Acetylpyrocatechol, Ethanone, 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-, 4-Acetopyrocatechol, 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one, 4-Acetocatechol, Acetophenone-3',4'-dihydroxy, 3,4-DHAP, 1-[3,4-bis(oxidanyl)phenyl]ethanone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Acetylpyrocatechol?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetylpyrocatechol is 1197-09-7. It is also known as 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone, 3`,4`-Dihydroxyacetophenone, 3′,4′-Dihydroxyacetophenone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetylpyrocatechol?

Acetylpyrocatechol has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone.

What is Acetylpyrocatechol used for?

Acetylpyrocatechol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Norepinephrine. 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 Acetylpyrocatechol can I order?

We supply Acetylpyrocatechol 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 Acetylpyrocatechol?

Yes. Every lot of Acetylpyrocatechol 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 Acetylpyrocatechol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetylpyrocatechol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.