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) |
