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Organic Acids

n-VALERIC ACID

RA003576 CAS 109-52-4 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA003576
CAS number
109-52-4
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C5H10O2
Molecular weight
102.13

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.20 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.53 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.939 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 40 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.39 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 7.60 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.60 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Pungent odour —
pH value 2.7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -20 - 18 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 96 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 110 - 111 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 110 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 111 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colorless liquid with unpleasant odour — —
Purity Min 98 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.938 - 0.940 — —
Identity Conforms — IR

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA003576-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA003576-PK-2.5L