Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

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

• 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: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 88°C (190°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.408
• Chemical Name or Material: Valeric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	203-677-2
RTECSNumber	YV6100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only