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Valeric acid
≥99%
Synonym(s):
n-Valeric acid, Pentanoic acid
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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.13
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
203-677-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
969454
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99%
Form:
liquid
vapor density
3.5 (vs air)
Quality Segment
vapor pressure
0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
707 °F
expl. lim.
7.6 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.408 (lit.)
bp
110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.), 185 °C (lit.)
mp
−20-−18 °C (lit.)
density
0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
carboxylic acid
SMILES string
CCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChI key
NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Valeric acid (VA) also known as pentanoic acid, is a short-chain fatty acid used to synthesize valeric biofuels.
Application
Sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class
8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
192.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
89 °C - closed cup
ppe
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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