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Valeric acid

  • CAS:64118-37-2
  • MF:C5H10O2
  • MW:102.13

    Feature

    N-valeric acid is an important chemical intermediate and a basic raw material for organic synthesis. It is a short-chain saturated fatty acid and its appearance is a colorless liquid. This product is mainly used to prepare n-valeric acid ester and is commonly used in the pharmaceutical, chemical and fragrance industries.

    PropertyDescription
    IUPAC NamePentanoic acid
    Molecular FormulaC₅H₁₀O₂
    Molar Mass102.13 g/mol
    StructureCH₃(CH₂)₃COOH
    AppearanceColorless, oily liquid
    OdorUnpleasant, similar to cheese or sweat
    SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether

    What is the use of valeric acid?

    1. It is used to prepare n-valeric acid esters, which are base oils for making lubricants.
    2. N-Valeric acid can be mainly used in the chemical industry and organic synthesis. As a raw material for amyl polyacid esters, it is used in the production of lubricants and solvents.
    3. For fragrance industry.

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