Pentanal

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Pentanal[1][2]
IUPAC name	Pentanal
Other names	Pentanaldehyde Valeraldehyde Valeric aldehyde
Identifiers
CAS number	[110-62-3]
PubChem	8063
SMILES	CCCCC=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H10O
Molar mass	86.1323
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	0.8095 at 20 °C
Melting point	-60 °C
Boiling point	102-103 °C
Solubility in water	Very slightly soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Pentanal, also called pentanaldehyde or valeraldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9813.
2. ^ n-Valeraldehyde at chemicalland21.com