pentanoic acid (CAS 109-52-4) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H10O2 and a molecular weight of 102.13 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
CAS Number
109-52-4
Formula
C5H10O2
Molecular Weight
102.13 g/mol
IUPAC Name
pentanoic acid
InChI Key
NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
pentanoic acid is also known as Valeric acid, n-Valeric acid, n-Pentanoic acid, Valerianic acid, 1-Butanecarboxylic acid, Propylacetic acid, among other names.
Valeric acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid containing five carbon atoms. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a short-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a valerate.
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