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C5H9ClO
120.58 g/mol
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Valeryl chloride

CAS638-29-9EC211-330-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
chemical intermediate for large scale chemicals

Valeryl chloride is a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is corrosive and its fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes.

chemical intermediate for large scale chemicals

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H290May be corrosive to metals
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

pentanoyl chloride

InChIKey

XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(=O)Cl

Synonyms (18)
  • 1-chloro-1-pentanone
  • N-pentoyl chloride
  • PENTANOYL CHLORIDE
  • Valeroyl chloride
  • Valeryl chloride
  • n-Butanecarbonyl chloride
  • n-Valeroyl chloride
  • n-pentanoic acid chloride
  • n-pentanoyl chloride
  • n-valeryl chloride
  • pentanoic acid chloride
  • valeric acid chloride
  • valerylchlorid