5-CHLOROVALERIC ACID

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 1119-46-6

5-CHLOROVALERIC ACID
EINECS NO. 214-279-3
FORMULA Cl(CH2)4COOH
MOL WT. 136.58

H.S. CODE

 2915.90

TOXICITY

  
SYNONYMS 5-Chlorobutanecarboxylic Acid;
5-Chloro-1-butanecarboxylic acid; 5-Chlorovalerianic acid; 5-ChloroPentanoic Acid; 5-Chloro-n-valeric acid;
PRICE  

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE Clear liquid
MELTING POINT 17 - 19 C
BOILING POINT 138 - 146 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY

1.17
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
pH 2.5
VAPOR DENSITY  

NFPA RATINGS

 Health ; 2 Flammability ; 1 Reactivity ; 0

REFRACTIVE INDEX

 1.4555
FLASH POINT > 110 C
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF VALERIC ACID APPLICATIONS

Valeric acid ( also called pentanoic acid, propylacetic acid ) is a member of the series of fatty acids of colorless liquid with a penetrating aroma; slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and ether; boils at 185 C . Valeric acid and its derivatives are used in flavorings, perfumes, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals. This compound reacts with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 Clear liquid

CONTENT

98.0% min
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 200kgs in Drum
HAZARD CLASS

 
UN NO.  
OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: Risk Phrases: 34, Safety Phrases: 26-36/37/39-45