Valeryl chloride
[CAS# 638-29-9]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Acid halide
• Name: Valeryl chloride
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₉ClO
• Molecular Weight: 120.58
• CAS Registry Number: 638-29-9
• EC Number: 211-330-1

Properties

• Density: 1.01
• Boiling point: 125-127 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.419-1.421
• Flash point: 23 ºC
• Water solubility: decomposes

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Codes: R10;R20;R34
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1A	H317
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302

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