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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Oxovaleric acid

≥98.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

α-Ketovaleric acid, 2-Oxopentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
1821-02-9
Molecular Weight:
116.12
Beilstein:
635884
EC Number:
217-340-2
MDL number:
MFCD00066435
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57652597
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98.0% (T)

form

liquid

bp

88-90 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

mp

7-9 °C (lit.)

density

1.110 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H8O3/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

KDVFRMMRZOCFLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

201.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

94 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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