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800821 Pentanoic acid

Pentanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 109-52-4, EC Number 203-677-2, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH.

Pentanoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Valeric acid

CAS #: 109-52-4 EC Number: 203-677-2 Molar Mass: 102.13 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH Hill Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
109-52-4203-677-2C₅H₁₀O₂CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH102.13 g/mol

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              Description
              Catalogue Number800821
              SynonymsValeric acid
              DescriptionPentanoic acid
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              Product Information
              CAS number109-52-4
              EC index number607-143-00-3
              EC number203-677-2
              Hill FormulaC₅H₁₀O₂
              Chemical formulaCH₃(CH₂)₃COOH
              Molar Mass102.13 g/mol
              HS Code2915 60 90
              Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
              Quality LevelMQ200
              Applications
              ApplicationPentanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 109-52-4, EC Number 203-677-2, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH.
              Biological Information
              Physicochemical Information
              Boiling point186 °C (1013 hPa)
              Density0.939 g/cm3 (20 °C)
              Explosion limit1.8 - 7.3 %(V)
              Flash point89 °C
              Ignition temperature360 °C
              Melting Point-20 - -18 °C
              pH value2.7 (40 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
              Vapor pressure0.19 hPa (20 °C)
              Solubility40 g/l
              Dimensions
              Materials Information
              Toxicological Information
              LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
              Safety Information according to GHS
              Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
              Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
              H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
              Precautionary Statement(s)P273: Avoid release to the environment.
              P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
              P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
              P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
              P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
              P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
              Signal WordDanger
              RTECSYV6100000
              Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
              WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
              Disposal4
              Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
              Safety Information
              Categories of dangercorrosive, dangerous for the environment
              Product Usage Statements
              Storage and Shipping Information
              StorageStore below +30°C.
              Packaging Information
              Transport Information
              Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3265 , 8, I
              Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3265 , 8, I
              Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3265 , 8, I, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
              Supplemental Information
              Specifications
              Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
              Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.938 - 0.940
              Identity (IR)passes test
              Global Trade Item Number
              Catalogue Number GTIN
              8008210100 04022536362724
              8008210500 04022536362731
              8008211000 04022536362748

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