N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

Name: N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019621

About N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

Listed under CAS 118-29-6, N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C9H7NO3 and its molecular weight is 177.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindole-1,3-dione. It is also known as Phthalimidomethyl alcohol or Hydroxymethylphthalimide.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide 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
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide
Catalogue No.	VQ-019621
CAS Number	118-29-6
IUPAC name	2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindole-1,3-dione
Molecular formula	C₉H₇NO₃
Molecular weight	177.16 g/mol
Exact mass	177.0426
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MNSGOOCAMMSKGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)N(C2=O)CO
PubChem CID	8354

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	57.6 Å²
Synonyms	Phthalimidomethyl alcohol, Hydroxymethylphthalimide, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, 2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, N-Methylolphthalimide, Phthalimidomethanol, Oxymethyl phthalimide, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, Methanol, phthalimido-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, 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 N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

The CAS Registry Number of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is 118-29-6. It is also known as Phthalimidomethyl alcohol, Hydroxymethylphthalimide, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide has the molecular formula C9H7NO3 and a molecular weight of 177.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindole-1,3-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide can I order?

We supply N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide 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 N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

Yes. Every lot of N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide 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 N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide 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.