CAS 1119-46-6

5-Chloropentanoic acid

Description:

5-Chloropentanoic acid is a carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a chlorine atom at the fifth carbon of a five-carbon alkyl chain. Its molecular formula is C5H9ClO2, indicating it contains five carbon atoms, nine hydrogen atoms, one chlorine atom, and two oxygen atoms. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on temperature and purity. It is soluble in polar solvents like water and alcohols due to its carboxylic acid functional group, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The presence of the chlorine atom introduces unique reactivity, making it useful in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. 5-Chloropentanoic acid can undergo typical reactions of carboxylic acids, such as esterification and acid-base reactions. Safety considerations include handling it with care, as it may be irritating to the skin and eyes. Proper storage in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances is recommended to maintain its stability.

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9ClO2/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)

InChI key: InChIKey=YSXDKDWNIPOSMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCl)C(O)=O

Synonyms:

• 214-279-3
• 5-Chloropentanoic Acid
• Pentanoic Acid, 5-Chloro-
• Valeric acid, 5-chloro-
• δ-Chloropentanoic acid
• δ-Chlorovaleric acid
• ω-Chloropentanoic acid
• ω-Monochlorovaleric acid
• 5-Chlorovaleric acid

5-Chlorovaleric Acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Purity: >96.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 136.58

Ref: 3B-C0309

5-Chlorovaleric acid

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Ref: 7W-GK0149

5-Chlorovaleric acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

5-Chlorovaleric acid

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Purity: >98%

Color and Shape: Pale brown Solid-Low Melt

Molecular weight: 136.57675

Ref: 54-OR911386

5-Chlorovaleric Acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 136.5768

Ref: IN-DA00349E

5-Chlorovaleric Acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

5-Chloropentanoic acid

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 136.58

Ref: IN-DG103710

Apixaban Impurity 115

CAS: 1119-46-6

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Molecular weight: 136.58

Ref: 4Z-A-102127

5-Chloropentanoic acid

CAS: 1119-46-6

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 136.58

Ref: 10-F336077

5-Chlorovaleric Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 1119-46-6

Applications 5-Chlorovaleric acid is used in the synthesis of β-cyclodextrins linked with a cyclohexyl group via an aza-Wittig reaction.
References Li, D. B., et al.: Tetrahedron, Lett., 43, 1871 (2002);

Formula: C₅H₉ClO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 136.577

Ref: TR-C424105