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Valeric acid

≥99%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
n-Valeric acid, Pentanoic acid
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3COOH
CAS Number:
109-52-4
Molecular Weight:
102.13
FEMA Number:
3101
Beilstein:
969454
EC Number:
203-677-2
Council of Europe no.:
7
MDL number:
MFCD00004413
PubChem Substance ID:
24901465
Flavis number:
8.007

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

707 °F

expl. lim.

7.6 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.408 (lit.)

bp

110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
185 °C (lit.)

mp

−20-−18 °C (lit.)

density

0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

cheesy; acidic; rancid

SMILES string

CCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key

NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Valeric acid is one of the volatile flavor compounds identified in soy sauce, roasted barley, Auricularia polytricha essential oil and rice.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314 - H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

192.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

89 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Volatile flavor components of Korean Auricularia polytricha (Mont.) Sacc. mushroom.
Lee JG, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 38(6), 546-548 (1995)
Analysis of Volatile Odor Components of Superheated Steam-cooked Rice with a Less Stale Flavor.
Takemitsu H, et al.
Food Science and Technology Research, 22(6), 771-778 (2016)
Flavor and taste compounds analysis in Chinese solid fermented soy sauce.
Yanfang Z & Wenyi T.
African Journal of Biotechnology, 8(4) (2009)
Studies on Flavor Components of Roasted Barley.
Wang PS, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 34(4), 561-567 (1970)
D M Saunders et al.
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology, 18(3), 198-201 (1978-08-01)
The effect of oestradiol valerate on levels of blood cholesterol, triglycerides, free oestradiol and coagulation factors, as well as on urinary oestrogens and free cortisol was measured in 10 oöphorectomised women. Despite the very high urinary oestrogen levles obtained, there
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