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2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
[CAS# 617-31-2]

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Identification
Name2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
SynonymsDL-2-Hydroxyvaleric acid; DL-alpha-Hydroxyvaleric acid; NSC 67957
Molecular StructureCAS # 617-31-2, 2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
Molecular Weight118.13
CAS Registry Number617-31-2
EC Number210-509-1
Properties
SolubilityFreely soluble (162 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.*
Density1.140±0.06 g/cm3 (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.*
Melting point34-35 °C**
Boiling point248.0±13.0 °C (760 Torr), Calc.*
Flash point118.0±16.3 °C, Calc.*
*Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)
**D'yakonov, I. A.
Safety Data
Hazard Classification
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HazardClassCategory CodeHazard Statement
Serious eye damageEye Dam.1H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposureSTOT SE3H335
Skin irritationSkin Irrit.2H315
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