Ammonium valerate

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Ammonium valerate
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Names
IUPAC name
azanium;pentanoate
Other names
Pentanoic acid ammonium salt
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 227-767-6
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C5H10O2.H3N/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7;/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7);1H3
    Key: RXQNHIDQIJXKTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCC(=O)O.N
Properties
C5H13NO2
Molar mass 119.164 g·mol−1
Appearancewhite crystals
Melting point 108 °C
soluble
Hazards
Flash point 107.4 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ammonium valerate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3COONH4. [1] This is an organic ammonium salt of valeric acid. [2] [3]

Contents

Synthesis

Ammonium valerate can be prepared by reacting valeric acid and ammonium hydroxide.

Physical properties

Ammonium valerate is very readily soluble in water and alcohol, and also soluble in ether.

It has the characteristic odor of valeric acid and a sharp, sweetish taste. [4]

Uses

Ammonium valerate is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry and as a reagent in chemical synthesis. [5]

In the past it was used as a sedative with calming properties against nervous disorders. [6]

References

  1. "Ammonium Valerate | The Merck Index Online". merckindex.rsc.org. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  2. "Compound: AMMONIUM VALERATE (CHEMBL2106510)". ebi.ac.uk. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  3. "NCATS Inxight Drugs — AMMONIUM VALERATE". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  4. The National Formulary of Unofficial Preparations. The American PharmaceuticalAssociation. 1942. p. 29. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  5. "AMMONIUM VALERATE". Canyon Components. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  6. Stedman, Thomas (1 January 1920). Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Dalcassian Publishing Company. p. 309. Retrieved 21 March 2025.