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Sodium valerate (NaOOCCH2CH2CH2CH3) is a colorless powder which is slightly soluble in water and methanol. Sodium valerate is often used as a preservative, reagent, feed additive, bacterial metabolite, etc.

Chemical Name: Sodium Valerate

CAS Number: 6106-41-8

Purity (Assay): 98.0 - 98.0 %

Synonyms: Sodium n-pentanoate, Sodium n-valerate, Sodium pentanoate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
6106-41-8
EC No.
228-064-7

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off-white granular powder
Odor
Very faint valeric acid odor
Soluble in
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointmin. 230°C
Molecular Weight124.11g/mol
Purity98%