D-beta-Hydroxyvaleric acid
[CAS# 53538-53-7]

Identification

• Name: D-beta-Hydroxyvaleric acid
• Synonyms: (R)-3-Hydroxypentanoic acid; (R)-3-Hydroxyvaleric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• CAS Registry Number: 53538-53-7
• EC Number: 816-430-4

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (230 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.140±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 32 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 85-90 ºC (0.08 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 121.2±19.1 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Serck-Hanssen, Klaus; Arkiv foer Kemi 1956, V10, P135-49.

^*** Zimmermann, Juerg; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1987, V70(4), P1104-14.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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