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IUPAC name azanium;pentanoate | |
Other names Pentanoic acid ammonium salt | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.050.822 |
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Properties | |
C5H13NO2 | |
Molar mass | 119.164 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white crystals |
Melting point | 108 °C |
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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]
Ammonium valerate can be prepared by reacting valeric acid and ammonium hydroxide.
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]
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]