Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate

Name: Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051318

About Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate

Listed under CAS 6149-41-3, Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C4H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 104.1 g/mol. Alternative names: Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester and Methyl hydracrylate.

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. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

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.

We offer Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-051318
CAS Number	6149-41-3
IUPAC name	methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₃
Molecular weight	104.1 g/mol
Exact mass	104.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RVGLEPQPVDUSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CCO
PubChem CID	80252

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl hydracrylate, methyl 3-hydroxypropionate, 3-hydroxypropanoic acid methyl ester, Hydracrylic acid, methyl ester, methyl-3-hydroxypropionate, 3-Hydroxy-propanoic acid methyl ester, 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypropanoate, Methyl .beta.-hydroxypropionate, Methyl beta-hydroxypropionate, Methyl 3-hy

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 Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate is 6149-41-3. It is also known as Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl hydracrylate, methyl 3-hydroxypropionate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate?

Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate has the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate 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 Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate 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 Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 3-hydroxypropanoate 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.