5-BROMOVALERIC ACID

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO 2067-33-6

5-BROMOVALERIC ACID

EINECS NO. 218-185-3
FORMULA Br(CH2)4COOH
MOL WT. 181.03

H.S. CODE

 2915.90
TOXICITY  
SYNONYMS 5-Bromopentanoic Acid;
5-Bromobutanecarboxylic acid; 5-Bromopropylacetic acid;

SMILES

 

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE slightly yellow solid
MELTING POINT 38 -40 C
BOILING POINT

142 - 145 C (at 15 hPa)

SPECIFIC GRAVITY  
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
pH  
VAPOR DENSITY  

NFPA RATINGS

 Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0

AUTOIGNITION

 

REFREACTIVE INDEX

  
FLASH POINT 115 C
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions. Light sensitive.

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 . It is used in flavorings, perfumes, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals. This compound reacts with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents. 4-Bromovaleric acid is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals.

SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 slightly yellow solid
ASSAY

97.0% min

TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 50kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS 8.0 (Packing Group: II)
UN NO. 3261
OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: C, Risk Phrases: 34, Safety Phrases: 26-36/37/39-45