Pentanal

Pentanal[1][2]
IUPAC name

Pentanal
Other names

Pentanaldehyde
Valeraldehyde
Valeric aldehyde
Identifiers
CAS number 110-62-3 Y
PubChem 8063
UNII B975S3014W Y
DrugBank DB01919
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C5H10O
Molar mass 86.1323
Appearance Clear liquid
Density 0.8095 at 20 °C
Melting point

−60 °C
Boiling point

102–103 °C
Solubility in water Very slightly soluble
Related compounds
Related aldehydes Butyraldehyde

Hexanal
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9813.
  2. ^ n-Valeraldehyde at chemicalland21.com