(S)-alpha-Hydroxyvaleric acid
[CAS# 41014-93-1]

Identification

• Name: (S)-alpha-Hydroxyvaleric acid
• Synonyms: L-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid; L-2-Hydroxyvaleric acid; S-2-Hydroxypentanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• CAS Registry Number: 41014-93-1
• EC Number: 255-175-8

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (162 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.140±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 52-55 ºC (carbon tetrachloride )^**
• Boiling point: 248.0±13.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 118.0±16.3 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Bur, Daniel; Canadian Journal of Chemistry 1989, V67(6), P1065-70.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318