2-hydroxypentanoic acid
pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Identification
| Name | 2-hydroxypentanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 617-31-2 |
| EINECS | 210-509-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00065002 |
| Nikkaji Number | J95.434I |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 248.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 244.00 °F. TCC ( 118.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.450 |
| Soluble in | water, 3.381e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2-hydroxypentanoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-hydroxypentanoic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
hydroxyvaleric acid
pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
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