Valeric acid (C5H10O2)

Valeric acid (C5H10O2; CAS 109-52-4) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Valeric acid presents a C5 framework, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Valeric acid
CAS: 109-52-4
Formula: C5H10O2
Approx. MW: 102.13
SMILES: CCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID: 7991
Approx. carbons: C5

Valeric acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: pentanoic acid
Common names: Valeric acid; PENTANOIC ACID; 109-52-4; n-Valeric acid; n-Pentanoic acid; Valerianic acid; 1-Butanecarboxylic acid; Propylacetic acid; Butanecarboxylic acid; Kyselina valerova
Molecular weight: 102.13
Exact mass: 102.07
InChIKey: NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -30.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 365 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.939 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Valeric acid?

Valeric acid has molecular formula C5H10O2. Molecular weight about 102.13 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Valeric acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Valeric acid is 109-52-4.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.