Valeric Acid
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Valeric acid, also known as pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid found in the perennial flowering plant valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and can be produced by gut microbiota.Product Details |
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Formula: |
C5H10O2 |
CAS Number: |
109-52-4 |
Also Known As: |
Pentanoic acid; 1-Butanecarboxylic acid; Propylacetic acid |
applications:
Valeric acid is used in perfumes and cosmetics (volatile esters have pleasant odors), as a flavoring aid in foods and as a chemical intermediate to manufacture flavors and perfumes, synthetic lubricants, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
184 |
Density, g/cm3 |
0.939 |
Flash Point, °C |
84 |
Melting point, °C |
-35 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
102.13 |
Odor |
Unpleasant odor |
Purity, % |
≥99 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.408 |
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