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Sigma-Aldrich

5-Bromovaleric acid

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

5-Bromovaleric acid, 5-Bromopentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
Br(CH2)4COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
181.03
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
218-185-3
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (acidimetric)

form

crystals

bp

142-145 °C/17 hPa

mp

38-41 °C

transition temp

flash point >112 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H9BrO2/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)

InChI key

WNXNUPJZWYOKMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): ≥ 98.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 38 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 41 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup


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