5-Acetylvaleric acid, 96%

Description

CAS: 3128-07-2 | C7H12O3 | 144.17 g/mol

5-Acetylvaleric acid, is used as a reagent to synthesize new penicillins containing keto acids as side chains. It is also used to study the various metabolic pathways of 4-hydroxypentanoate and Levulinate. It is also used as an Pharmaceutical intermediate.

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.

Applications
5-Acetylvaleric acid, is used as a reagent to synthesize new penicillins containing keto acids as side chains. It is also used to study the various metabolic pathways of 4-hydroxypentanoate and Levulinate. It is also used as an Pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3128-07-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00051479
• InChI Key: IZOQMUVIDMLRDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-acetylvaleric acid, heptanoic acid, 6-oxo, 5-aceto valeric acid, 6-oxo-heptanoic acid, unii-4u902i8qzo, 5-acetylvalericacid, 6-oxoenanthic acid, 6-ketoheptanoic acid, 5-acetylpentanoic acid, #
• PubChem CID: 98810
• IUPAC Name: 6-oxoheptanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(=O)CCCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 34°C to 36°C
• Boiling Point: 138°C to 140°C (1.5 mmHg)
• Refractive Index: 1.449
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 1362931
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 144.17
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Acetylvaleric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	221-512-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only