Valeryl chloride

HCID 61186CAS 638-29-9

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CCCCC(=O)Cl
InChIKey
XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C5H9ClO
Average molar mass
120.58 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
120.03419259

Overview

Valeryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Valeryl chloride
IUPAC
pentanoyl chloride
English name
Valeryl chloride
Molecular formula
C5H9ClO
Molecular weight
120.58

Names & synonyms

Valeryl chloridePENTANOYL CHLORIDEValeroyl chloriden-pentanoyl chloridepentanoic acid chloriden-Valeroyl chlorideDTXSID2034091n-Butanecarbonyl chlorideKJ3B4CY5GGUN2502DTXCID0014091XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-
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N-VALERYL CHLORIDEvalerylVACLeroyLIs e chloride
UN 2502nPentanoyl chloridenButanecarbonyl chlorideRefChem:193560211-330-1InChI=1/C5H9ClO/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N638-29-9

Database identifiers

CAS
638-29-9
PubChem CID
61186
DTXSID
DTXSID2034091
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1607711
UNII
KJ3B4CY5GG
EC Number
211-330-1
Nikkaji
J36.576I

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
2.4
Topological polar surface area
17.1 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
3
Heavy atoms
7

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical Classes · 2 items

Toxic Gases & Vapors -> Acid Halides

Corrosives

SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
Physical Description · 2 items

Valeryl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive.

Colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO] Colorless to pale yellow liquid with an acrid odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-110 °C · -110 °C
Boiling point
125 · 125-127 °C(lit.)
Density
1.016 g/mL · 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.42(lit.)
Flash point
91 °F · 91 °F
storage temp.
Flammables area

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P234, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P370+P378, P390, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P406, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 160 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Pentanoyl chloride

Status: Active Update: 10-01-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/13405

Pentanoyl chloride: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Pentanoyl chloride: Human health tier I assessment
DOT LabelCorrosive Flammable Liquid
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

· Flammable/combustible material.

Health Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

· May cause toxic effects if inhaled or ingested.

Hazards SummaryReacts with water evolving hydrochloric and valeric acids; Corrosive; Fumes cause eye and mucous membrane irritation; [CAMEO] Hydrolyzed by water; Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Safety & protection

Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:
Accidental Release Measures · 2 items

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

First Aid · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

General First Aid:

Exposure Control and Personal Protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Nonfire Spill ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:
Isolation and Evacuation · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 132 [Flammable Liquids - Corrosive]:

Immediate precautionary measure

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Toxicity DataLC50 (rat) = 2,070 mg/m3/4hr

Safety data

PPE
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
YV9107500
ridadr
UN 2502
hs_code
29159080

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed to make large scale and fine chemicals; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
General Manufacturing InformationPentanoyl chloride: ACTIVE

Applications

UsesValeryl chloride is an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, surfactants, fragrances, electronic chemicals.

General DescriptionA colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 74°F. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive.

Suppliers50 total

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