Isovaleric acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 503-74-2 | C5H10O2 | 102.13 g/mol

A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base). It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.

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Applications
A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base). It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.

Solubility
Soluble in water 20°C 25 g/L. Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether.

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 503-74-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 102.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00002726
• InChI Key: GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isovaleric acid, isopentanoic acid, 3-methylbutyric acid, delphinic acid, isopropylacetic acid, butanoic acid, 3-methyl, isovalerianic acid, isobutylformic acid, 3-methylbutyrate, beta-methylbutyric acid
• PubChem CID: 10430
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28484
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(O)=O

• Melting Point: -33°C
• Density: 0.937
• pH: 3
• Boiling Point: 175°C to 177°C
• Flash Point: 70°C (158°F)
• Odor: Rancid
• Assay Percent Range: 0.98
• Refractive Index: 1.403
• Quantity: 1000 mL
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1098522
• Merck Index: 14,5231
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water 20°C 25g/L. Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,ether.
• Formula Weight: 102.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Isovaleric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H311-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	207-975-3
RTECSNumber	NY1400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only