Valeric acid is a renewable chemical that can be obtained via hydrogenation of levulinic acid in the presence of nickel-based catalyst or from lignocellulosic biomass. It can undergo esterification to form valerate esters, which can find applications as blending agents for gasoline and diesel, used in the production of biofuels.
| Synonym(s) | n-Valeric acid, Pentanoic acid |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Assay | ≥99.8% (GC) |
| Autoignition temp. | 707 °F |
| Shelf Life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| Expl. lim. | 7.6 % |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.408 (lit.), n20/D 1.408 |
| bp | 110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.), 185 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −20-−18 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| application(s) | cleaning products, cosmetics flavors and fragrances, food and beverages, personal care |
| Format | Neat |
| SMILES string | CCCCC(O)=O |
| InChI | 1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7) |
| InChI key | NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Safety Information
- Signal Word Danger
- Hazard Statements H314,H412
- Precautionary Statements P273 – P280 – P303 + P361 + P353 – P304 + P340 + P310 – P305 + P351 + P338 – P363
- Hazard Classifications Aquatic Chronic 3 – Eye Dam. 1 – Skin Corr. 1B
- Storage Class Code 8A – Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
- WGK 1
- Flash Point(F) 192.2 °F – closed cup
- Flash Point(C) 89 °C – closed cup
- Personal Protective Equipment- dust mask type N95 (US), Eye shields, Gloves
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