2-hydroxyvaleric acid Property

Melting point:

34-35℃

Boiling point:

257.77°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0354 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4641 (estimate)

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Semi-Solid

pka

3.85±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Yellow

LogP

0.450

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

2-hydroxyvaleric acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Hydroxypentanoic Acid is used in preparation method of high-efficiency attractant ammonium 2-hydroxypropionate for Aedes albopictus.

Definition

ChEBI: A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is valeric (pentanoic) acid substituted at the alpha-position by a hydroxy group.