Valeric acid
Valeriansäure · حمض البنتانويك · Валерианова киселина · Πεντανικό οξύ · Ácido valérico · والریک اسید · Acide pentanoïque · חומצה ולרית · Valeriánsav · Asam valerat · Acido valerico · 吉草酸
| CAS | 109-52-4 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-677-2 |
| UN | 3265 |
| Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 102.13 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.6 % vol |
| UEL | 7.6 % vol |
| Flash point | 79.1 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 400 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.53 |
| GHS | Danger · H314, H412 |
Valeric acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid containing five carbon atoms. It has a role as a plant metabolite. Pentanoic acid appears as a colorless liquid with a penetrating unpleasant odor. Density 0.94 g / cm3. Freezing point -93.2 °F (-34 °C).