Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Valeric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

CAS: 109-52-4 | C5H10O2 | 102.133 g/mol
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ALFA16238.AE100 mL
Catalog number ALFA16238.AE
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS120-14-9
IUPAC Name3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
Molecular FormulaC9H10O3
InChI KeyWJUFSDZVCOTFON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC1=CC=C(C=O)C=C1OC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Infrared spectrumConforms
Melting point42°C to 45°C
GC>=99.0 %
Appearance (Color)White to yellow to light orange to tan
Appearance (Form)Powder or crystals or flakes and/or lumps
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Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.

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
Valeric acid, is used as a sex attractant of the sugar beet wireworm, Limonius californicus. It is used predominantly as an intermediate in the manufacture of flavors and perfumes, ester type lubricants, plasticizers and vinyl stabilizesrs. It is a food additive used as a synthetic flavoring substance dan adjuvant. It is an inert ingredient in controlling pest.

Solubility
It is soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. F Albericio.; N Kneib-Cordonier. Preparation and application of the 5-(4-(9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) aminomethyl-3, 5-dimethoxyphenoxy)-valeric acid (PAL) handle for the solid-phase synthesis . J. Org. Chem.1990, 55, (12), 3730-3743.
  2. AK Anderson.; K Christoff.; I Stappen, D Panitz. Dissociated neural representations of intensity and valence in human olfaction. Nature Neuroscience.2003, 6,, 196 - 202.