ETHYL VALERATE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO.

539-82-2

ETHYL VALERATE

EINECS NO. 208-726-1
FORMULA CH3(CH2)3COOC2H5
MOL WT. 130.18

H.S. CODE

 2915.60

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SYNONYMS

Ethyl n-Valerate; Ethyl valerianate; Ethyl pentanoate;

Valeric acid, ethyl ester; n-Valeric acid ethyl ester; Pentanoic Acid, Ethyl Ester;
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CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE clear liquid

MELTING POINT

 -91 C
BOILING POINT 145 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.87 - 0.88

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

  
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NFPA RATINGS Health ; 1 Flammability ; 3 Reactivity ; 0
FLASH POINT 35 C
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND 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. Valeric acid and its derivatives are used as components and intermediates in perfume manufacturing; flavors, ester-type lubricants; plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, vinyl stabilizers. Ethyl Valerate is used in fruit flavorings.

SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 clear to pale yellow liquid
ASSAY 98.0% min

ACIDITY

 1.0% max
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING  
HAZARD CLASS 3 (Packing Group: III)
UN NO. 1993
OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: F, Risk Phrases: 10, Safety Phrases: 9-16-28A-33-37-45
FEMA Number: 2462