| Pentanal[1][2] | |
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| IUPAC name | Pentanal |
| Other names | Pentanaldehyde Valeraldehyde Valeric aldehyde |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 110-62-3 |
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| 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 references |
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Pentanal, also called pentanaldehyde or valeraldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.[1]