Valeric acid
ALDRICH/W310162 - natural, ≥98%, FG
Synonym: n-Valeric acid; Pentanoic acid
CAS Number: 109-52-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.13
EC Number: 203-677-2
MDL Number: MFCD00004413
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3COOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 707 °F |
biological source | botanical |
bp | 110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
185 °C (lit.) | |
density | 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 7.6 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7 |
InChI key | NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −20-−18 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | cheese; acidic; sour |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | CCCCC(O)=O |
vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H314 - H412 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
RIDADR | UN 3265 8 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.); 185 °C (lit.) |
mp | −20-−18 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3101 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |