Quinic acid
USP/1594506 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: D-(−)-Quinic acid
CAS Number: 77-95-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H12O6
Molecular Weight: 192.17
MDL Number: MFCD00003864
Linear Formula: C7H12O6
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | quinic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H12O6/c8-3-1-7(13,6( |
| InChI key | AAWZDTNXLSGCEK-WYWMIBKRSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | O[C@@H]1C[C@@](O)(C[C@@H] |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Quinic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Cranberry Fruit Dry Juice • Cranberry Fruit Juice • Cranberry Fruit Juice Concentrate • Cranberry Fruit Powder |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

