Description

3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid is a versatile hydroxycarboxylic acid that serves as a key building block in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for producing polymers, plasticizers, and specialty esters. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biodegradable polymer sectors seeking sustainable and reactive chemical precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating biodegradable polyesters and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ester & Plasticizer Manufacturing: Employed to produce various esters used as solvents, flavoring agents, or plasticizers.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Utilized in the formulation of skin conditioning agents and humectants.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
CAS No.	75898-90-7
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular Weight	90.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxypropionic Acid; β-Hydroxypropionic Acid; Hydracrylic Acid; 2-Deoxyglyceric Acid; 3-HPA; BLO (when referring to its lactone form, β-Propiolactone, in context); Ethylene Lactic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.