Valeric acid

Valeric acid

Synonyms: N-PENTANOIC ACID;N-VALERIC ACID;PROPYLACETIC ACID;PENTANOIC-2,2-D2 ACID;PENTANOIC ACID;PENTANE ACID;RARECHEM AL BO 0179;VALERIC ACID CAS: 109-52-4 MF: C5H10O2 MW: 102.13 EINECS: 203-677-2

Chemical Properties clear colorless to pale yellow liquid Usage Sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus.1 General Description A colorless liquid with a penetrating unpleasant odor. Density 0.94 g / cm3. Freezing point -93.2°F (-34°C). Boiling point 365.7°F (185.4°C). Flash point 192°F (88.9°F). Corrosive to metals and tissue.

Air & Water Reactions Water soluble. Reactivity Profile Valeric acid is a carboxylic acid. Exothermically neutralizes bases, both organic and inorganic, producing water and a salt. Can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Reacts with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide.

Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by reaction with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Reacts with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates and dithionites to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat.

Reacts with carbonates and bicarbonates to generate a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. May initiate polymerization reactions. May catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions. Health Hazard Corrosive.

Very destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Extremely destructive to skin. May be absorbed through the skin.

Fire Hazard Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.