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Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.
Solubility
It is soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -34°C |
Boiling Point | 184°C to 186°C |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)3CO2H |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Beilstein | 969454 |
Merck Index | 14,9904 |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 102.13 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Density | 0.938 |
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Safety and Handling
- Valeric acid
- Danger
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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