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Valeric acid
SpectraBase Compound ID Iwc8m4nCf5x
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChIKey NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 102.13 g/mol
Molecular Formula C5H10O2
Exact Mass 102.06808 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID cHPNZ1SLvz
Name VALERIC ACID
Source of Sample Aldrich Chemical Company, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boiling Point 185.5C
CAS Registry Number 109-52-4
Comments INTERMEDIATE IN PERFUMERY. SPARINGLY SOLUBLE IN WATER; SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL, ETHER. LIQUID WITH UNPLEASANT ODOR. NIOSH= YV61000
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density 20C=0.9390; 25C=0.9345 G/ML
Dielectric Constant 2.66 (20C)
Flash Point 205F (OC)
Formula C5H10O2
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
InChIKey NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -34.5C
Molecular Weight 102.13
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 20C=1.4080; 25C=1.4060
Synonyms PENTANOIC ACID PROPYLACETIC ACID n-VALERIC ACID BUTANECARBOXYLIC ACID PENTANE ACID
Technique NEAT
Use OCCURS IN URINE, MANURE AND TOBACCO
Vapor Pressure 0.14 TORR