A colorless liquid. Slightly soluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 54°F. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make artificial flavorings and rubber

CAS:   110-62-3

MF:   C5H0O

MW:   86.13

EINECS:  203-784-4

Synonyms: Pentanal 95%, Valeraldehyde, Pentaldehyde, Valeraldehyde, 97% 250ML, PENTANAL FOR SYNTHESIS 100 ML, PENTANAL FOR SYNTHESIS 500 ML, Is valeraldehyde, Pentanal Valeral, Valeric aldehyde,  Pentanal for synthesis

Properties

Density:   0.81g/cm3

Melting Point(℃):   -92℃

Boiling Point(℃):  103°C

Flash Point(℃):   12.22℃/54℉

Water Solubility:   Miscible 14 g/L (20 ºC)

FEMA:   3098 | VALERALDEHYDE

refractive index:   n20/D 1.394(lit.)

Explosive Limit:  1.7-6.8%(V)

Merck:  14,9902

BRN:   1616304

Application

Mainly used to hydrogenate amyl alcohol and to oxidize amyl acid. Spices and rubber accelerators can also be used as raw materials.

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS) 

 GHS02, GHS05, GHS07

Signal word: Danger

Hazard Codes:   F,Xi

Risk:  11-38-41-36/37/38

Safety:   16-26-33-39-37/39

RIDADR:  UN 2058 3/PG 2

RTECS   ES3450000

F   10-23

TSCA   Yes

Hazard Class   3

Packing Group   Ⅱ

Structural formula: