N-Hydroxysuccinimide

Name: N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012620

About N-Hydroxysuccinimide

N-Hydroxysuccinimide (CAS 6066-82-6) is a five-membered N-heterocycle offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C4H5NO3, it has a molar mass of 115.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione. Common synonyms include 1-Hydroxy-2,5-pyrrolidinedione and 1-Hydroxysuccinimide.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Hydroxysuccinimide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Catalogue No.	VQ-012620
CAS Number	6066-82-6
IUPAC name	1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Molecular formula	C₄H₅NO₃
Molecular weight	115.09 g/mol
Exact mass	115.0269
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	NQTADLQHYWFPDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CC(=O)N(C1=O)O
PubChem CID	80170

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	57.6 Å²
Synonyms	1-Hydroxy-2,5-pyrrolidinedione, 1-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydroxysuccinimide, N-Hydroxy-2,5-dioxopyrrolidine, N-Hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione, 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-hydroxy-, Succinimide, N-hydroxy-, N-hydroxy succinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide (HOSu), N-Hydroxy-2,5-pyrrolidinedione, N-hydroxysuccinimid, N-hydroxy-succinimide

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

Other grades of CAS 6066-82-6

Synthesis

n-Hydroxy succinimide, 98%

CAS: 6066-82-6
Formula: C₄H₅NO₃
MW: 115.09 g/mol

VQ-000909

Synthesis

n-Hydroxy succinimide, 99%

CAS: 6066-82-6
Formula: C₄H₅NO₃
MW: 115.09 g/mol

VQ-000910

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Hydroxysuccinimide?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Hydroxysuccinimide is 6066-82-6. It is also known as 1-Hydroxy-2,5-pyrrolidinedione, 1-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydroxysuccinimide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Hydroxysuccinimide?

N-Hydroxysuccinimide has the molecular formula C4H5NO3 and a molecular weight of 115.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-hydroxypyrrolidine-2,5-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Hydroxysuccinimide can I order?

We supply N-Hydroxysuccinimide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Hydroxysuccinimide?

Yes. Every lot of N-Hydroxysuccinimide 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-Hydroxysuccinimide be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Hydroxysuccinimide 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.