Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate

Name: Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051419

About Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate

Listed under CAS 37435-69-1, Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C5H9NaO3, it has a molar mass of 140.11 g/mol. Alternative names: 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Sodium Salt and sodium 5-hydroxyvalerate.

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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across 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

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-051419
CAS Number	37435-69-1
IUPAC name	sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NaO₃
Molecular weight	140.11 g/mol
Exact mass	140.0449
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZJDDLWNQIJLIQU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(CCO)CC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23695195

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	60.4 Å²

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 Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate is 37435-69-1. It is also known as 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Sodium Salt, sodium 5-hydroxyvalerate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate?

Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate has the molecular formula C5H9NaO3 and a molecular weight of 140.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate can I order?

We supply Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate 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 Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate 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 Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium 5-hydroxypentanoate 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.