Pentanal

Pentanal[1][2]
Structural formula of pentanal
Ball-and-stick model of the pentanal molecule
Names
IUPAC name
Pentanal
Other names
Pentanaldehyde
Valeraldehyde
Valeric aldehyde
Identifiers
110-62-3 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:84069 N
ChemSpider 7772 N
DrugBank DB01919 YesY
Jmol interactive 3D Image
PubChem 8063
UNII B975S3014W YesY
Properties
C5H10O
Molar mass 86.13 g·mol−1
Appearance Clear liquid
Odor Strong, acrid, pungent
Density 0.8095 at 20 °C
Melting point −60 °C (−76 °F; 213 K)
Boiling point 102 to 103 °C (216 to 217 °F; 375 to 376 K)
Very slightly soluble
Vapor pressure 26 mmHg (20° C)[3]
Hazards
Flash point 12 °C; 54 °F; 285 K [3]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
none[3]
TWA 50 ppm (175 mg/m3)[3]
N.D.[3]
Related compounds
Related aldehydes
Butyraldehyde

Hexanal

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Pentanal, also called pentanaldehyde or valeraldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde, molecular formula C5H10O. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9813.
  2. n-Valeraldehyde at chemicalland21.com
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0652". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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