W309818

Valeraldehyde

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): Pentanal
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CHO
• CAS Number: 110-62-3
• Molecular Weight: 86.13
• FEMA Number: 3098
• Beilstein: 1616304
• EC Number: 203-784-4
• Council of Europe no.: 93
• MDL number: MFCD00007026
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901464
• Flavis number: 5.005
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥97%
• autoignition temp.: 428 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.394 (lit.)
• bp: 102-103 °C (lit.)
• mp: −92 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: berry; bread; nutty; fruity
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)CCCC
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: HGBOYTHUEUWSSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Valeraldehyde is one of the key volatile flavor compounds identified in cooked rice, beef fish meat and uncured ham.

Application

• Waste to treasure: Electrocatalytic upcycling of n-valeraldehyde to octane by Zn-Co bimetallic oxide with atomic level cation defect.: A groundbreaking approach for converting valeraldehyde, a waste product, into valuable octane, showcasing the potential of electrocatalysis in waste management and resource recovery (Qin M et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H317,H319,H332,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 44.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): 7 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves