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800821 Pentanoic acid

Pentanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 109-52-4, EC Number 203-677-2, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH.

Pentanoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Valeric acid

CAS #: 109-52-4 EC Number: 203-677-2 Molar Mass: 102.13 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH Hill Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
109-52-4203-677-2C₅H₁₀O₂CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH102.13 g/mol

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      Description
      Catalogue Number800821
      SynonymsValeric acid
      DescriptionPentanoic acid
      References
      Product Information
      CAS number109-52-4
      EC index number607-143-00-3
      EC number203-677-2
      Hill FormulaC₅H₁₀O₂
      Chemical formulaCH₃(CH₂)₃COOH
      Molar Mass102.13 g/mol
      HS Code2915 60 90
      Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
      Quality LevelMQ200
      Applications
      ApplicationPentanoic acid for synthesis. CAS 109-52-4, EC Number 203-677-2, chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH.
      Biological Information
      Physicochemical Information
      Boiling point186 °C (1013 hPa)
      Density0.939 g/cm3 (20 °C)
      Explosion limit1.8 - 7.3 %(V)
      Flash point89 °C
      Ignition temperature360 °C
      Melting Point-20 - -18 °C
      pH value2.7 (40 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
      Vapor pressure0.19 hPa (20 °C)
      Solubility40 g/l
      Dimensions
      Materials Information
      Toxicological Information
      LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg
      Safety Information according to GHS
      Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
      Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
      H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
      Precautionary Statement(s)P273: Avoid release to the environment.
      P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
      P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
      P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
      P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
      P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
      Signal WordDanger
      RTECSYV6100000
      Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
      WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
      Disposal4
      Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
      Safety Information
      Categories of dangercorrosive, dangerous for the environment
      Product Usage Statements
      Storage and Shipping Information
      StorageStore below +30°C.
      Packaging Information
      Transport Information
      Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3265 , 8, I
      Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3265 , 8, I
      Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3265 , 8, I, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
      Supplemental Information
      Specifications
      Assay (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
      Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.938 - 0.940
      Identity (IR)passes test
      Global Trade Item Number
      Catalogue Number GTIN
      8008210100 04022536362724

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