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Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.

Solubility
It is soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 109-52-4
Molecular Formula C5H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 102.133
MDL Number MFCD00004413
InChI Key NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym valeric acid, n-valeric acid, n-pentanoic acid, valerianic acid, 1-butanecarboxylic acid, propylacetic acid, butanecarboxylic acid, pentoic acid, kyselina valerova, valeric acid, n
PubChem CID 7991
ChEBI CHEBI:17418
IUPAC Name pentanoic acid
SMILES CCCCC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point -34°C
Boiling Point 184°C to 186°C
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)3CO2H
UN Number UN3265
Beilstein 969454
Merck Index 14,9904
Solubility Information It is soluble in water.
Formula Weight 102.13
Percent Purity 99%
Density 0.938
Quantity 100 mL
Flash Point 88°C (190°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Refractive Index 1.408
Chemical Name or Material Valeric acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Valeric acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Pentanoic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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