2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID CAS#: 1821-02-9; ChemWhat Code: 58310
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID |
| Synonyms | ALPHA-KETO-N-VALERIC ACID;ALPHA-KETOVALERIC ACID;2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID;2-OXOVALERIC ACID;2-KETO-N-VALERIC ACID;2-KETOPENTANOIC ACID;2-KETOVALERIC ACID;A-ketovaleric acid free acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 1821-02-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.12 |
| EINECS | 217-340-2 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 7-9 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 88-90 °C12 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.110 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.432 |
| Flash Point | 94°C |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
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Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 10-21 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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