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240370

Sigma-Aldrich

Valeric acid

≥99%

Synonym(s):

n-Valeric acid, Pentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3COOH
CAS Number:
109-52-4
Molecular Weight:
102.13
Beilstein:
969454
EC Number:
203-677-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004413
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24854415
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

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

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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.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

192.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

89 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

240370-100ML:4548173356617
240370-5ML:4548173356600
240370-VAR:
240370-BULK:

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0000311456
SHBR5904

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Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 30(11), 1590-1596 (2000-11-09)
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased particularly over the past 30-40 years. A reduced microbial stimulation during infancy may result in a development of a disturbed balance between Th1- and Th2-like immunity. The gut flora is, quantitatively, the most
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