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5-Acetylvaleric acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14810.09
10 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

5-Acetylvaleric acid, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14810.09
10 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
3128-07-2
IUPAC Name
6-oxoheptanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
InChI Key
IZOQMUVIDMLRDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)CCCCC(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥95.0 to ≤105.0%
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥95.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
29.0-39.0?C

Description

5-Acetylvaleric acid, is used as a reagent to synthesize new penicillins containing keto acids as side chains. It is also used to study the various metabolic pathways of 4-hydroxypentanoate and Levulinate. It is also used as an Pharmaceutical intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Acetylvaleric acid, is used as a reagent to synthesize new penicillins containing keto acids as side chains. It is also used to study the various metabolic pathways of 4-hydroxypentanoate and Levulinate. It is also used as an Pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
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