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Valeric acid

Valeric acid Structure
CAS No.
109-52-4
Chemical Name:
Valeric acid
Synonyms
PENTANOIC ACID;N-VALERIC ACID;valeric;N-PENTANOIC ACID;VALERIANIC ACID;NA 1760;FEMA 3101;n-C4H9COOH;N-VALERATE;Pentansαure
CBNumber:
CB2309387
Molecular Formula:
C5H10O2
Molecular Weight:
102.13
MOL File:
109-52-4.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2023/11/28 16:31:44

Valeric acid Properties

Melting point −20-−18 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 110-111 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure 0.15 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA 3101 | VALERIC ACID
refractive index n20/D 1.408(lit.)
Flash point 192 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 40g/l
pka 4.84(at 25℃)
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to pale yellow
PH 3.95(1 mM solution);3.43(10 mM solution);2.92(100 mM solution);
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sickening putrid acidic sweaty rancid
Odor Type cheesy
Odor Threshold 0.000037ppm
explosive limit 1.8-7.3%(V)
Water Solubility 40 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,9904
JECFA Number 90
BRN 969454
Dielectric constant 2.7(20℃)
LogP 1.8 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 109-52-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Pentanoic acid(109-52-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Valeric acid (109-52-4)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H314-H412
Precautionary statements  P273-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements  34-52/53
Safety Statements  26-36-45-61
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  YV6100000
13
Autoignition Temperature 707 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29156090
Toxicity LD50 i.v. in mice: 1290 ±53 mg/kg (Or, Wretlind)
NFPA 704
1
3 0

Valeric acid price More Price(25)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W310162 Valeric acid natural, ≥98%, FG 109-52-4 1SAMPLE-K ₹3680.5 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W310162 Valeric acid natural, ≥98%, FG 109-52-4 1KG ₹17590.63 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W310162 Valeric acid natural, ≥98%, FG 109-52-4 5KG ₹75666.75 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W310107 Valeric acid ≥99%, FCC, FG 109-52-4 1SAMPLE-K ₹5141.88 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W310107 Valeric acid ≥99%, FCC, FG 109-52-4 1KG ₹7220.28 2022-06-14 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
W310162 1SAMPLE-K ₹3680.5 Buy
W310162 1KG ₹17590.63 Buy
W310162 5KG ₹75666.75 Buy
W310107 1SAMPLE-K ₹5141.88 Buy
W310107 1KG ₹7220.28 Buy

Valeric acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Valeric acid, or pentanoic acid, is a straight - chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2. Like other lowmolecular- 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.
Valeric acid appears similar in structure to GHB and the neurotransmitter GABA in that it is a short-chain carboxylic acid, although it lacks the alcohol and amine functional groups that contribute to the biological activities of GHB and GABA, respectively. It differs from valproic acid simply by lacking a 3- carbon side - chain.

Chemical Properties

Valeric acid has an unpleasant odor and flavor, similar to butyric acid. May consist of one or a mixture of isomers of n-pentanoic acid and/or 2- or 3-methyl-butanoic acid.

Occurrence

The acid is not too common in nature; reported (as the corresponding ester) found in the essential oil of Boronia anemonifolia, in pineapple fruits and in other plants; also identified as acid or the corresponding ester in the essential oil of lemon petitgrain. Also reported found in apple, apple juice, banana, orange juice, bilberry, cranberry, strawberry, raspberry, papaya, grapes, celery, onion, baked potato, tomato, corn mint oil, breads, cheeses, milk, yogurt, butter, cheddar cheese, lean and fatty fish, fish oil, cooked meats, hop oil, beer, rum, whiskies, grape wines, cocoa, tea, roasted filberts, peanuts and pecans, honey, soybeans, coconut meat and milk, cloudberry, passion fruit, starfruit, trassi, mango, jackfruit, licorice, calamus, sake, buckwheat, watercress, laurel, peated malt, wort, kiwifruit, loquat, Bourbon vanilla, shrimps, oyster, scallop, cape gooseberry, sea buckthorn, Chinese quince and maté.

Uses

valeric acid is obtained from valerian extract, which is considered skin conditioning.

Preparation

By oxidation of n-amyl alcohol or, together with other isomers, by distillation of valerian roots; also by reacting butyl bromide and sodium cyanide with subsequent saponification of the formed butyl nitrile.

Definition

ChEBI: A straight-chain saturated fatty acid containing five carbon atoms.

General Description

A colorless liquid with a penetrating unpleasant odor. Density 0.94 g / cm3. Freezing point -93.2°F (-34°C). Boiling point 365.7°F (185.4°C). Flash point 192°F (88.9°F). Corrosive to metals and tissue.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Valeric acid is a carboxylic acid. Exothermically neutralizes bases, both organic and inorganic, producing water and a salt. Can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Reacts with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by reaction with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Reacts with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates and dithionites to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Reacts with carbonates and bicarbonates to generate a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. May initiate polymerization reactions. May catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions.

Health Hazard

Corrosive. Very destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Extremely destructive to skin. May be absorbed through the skin.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes. Mildly toxic by inhalation. A corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Used in perfumes.

Purification Methods

Water is removed from the acid by distillation using a Vigreux column (p 11), until the boiling point reaches 183o. A few crystals of KMnO4 are added, and after refluxing, the distillation is continued. [Andrews & Keefer J Am Chem Soc 83 3708 1961, Beilstein 2 H 299, 2 I 130, 2 II 263, 2 III 663, 2 IV 868.]

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