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Valeric acid, or pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3COOH. Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic acids, it has a very unpleasant odor. It is found naturally in the perennial flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis), from which it gets its name. Its primary use is in the synthesis of its esters. Volatile esters of valeric acid tend to have pleasant odors and are used in perfumes and cosmetics. Ethyl valerate and pentyl valerate are used as food additives because of their fruity flavors.

CAS: 109-52-4 

MF: C5H10O2

MW: 102.1317

EINECS: 203-677-2

Synonyms: Pentane acid, Pentanoic-2, 2-D2 ACID, N-valeric acid, N-Pentanoic acid, Propylacetic acid, Valerianic acid, 3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoic acid

Properties

Density: 0.966g/cm3

Melting Point(℃): -20--18℃

Boiling Point(℃):185.3°C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point(℃): 80.5°C

Refractive index: 1.42

Water Solubility: 40 g/L (20℃)

Application

Used in the production of refrigerant (CFC substitutes), motor and jet engine of synthetic lubricant of polyol ester, and with lower alcohol ester as a solvent, spices and perfumes, and also can be used in the production of crop protection products.

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS) 

Risk Codes: R34;R52/53;

Safety Description: S26;S36;S45;S61;

Structural formula: