| Identification |
| Name: | Pentanoic acid, sodiumsalt (1:1) |
| Synonyms: | Pentanoicacid, sodium salt (9CI); Valeric acid, sodium salt (8CI); Sodium n-pentanoate;Sodium n-valerate; Sodium pentanoate; Sodium valerate |
| CAS: | 6106-41-8 |
| EINECS: | 228-064-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H10 O2 . Na |
| Molecular Weight: | 124.11 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C5H10O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7;/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Melting Point: | -34.5 deg C |
| Solubility: | Freely soluble in alcohol, ether Soluble in oxygenated solvents. Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride In water, 2.4X10+4 mg/L at 25 deg C |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
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