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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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Key Specifications Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
109-52-4203-677-2C₅H₁₀O₂CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH102.13 g/mol

Products

Catalog NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8008210100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8008210500 Glass bottle 500 ml
8008211000 Glass bottle 1 l
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 29
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
Catalog Number GTIN
8008210100 04022536362724
8008210500 04022536362731
8008211000 04022536362748

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