Valeraldehyde is the common name for 1-pentanal. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is miscible with many organic solvents and slightly soluble in water. This material is avolatile chemical (i.e. evaporates easily).Valeraldehyde is mainly used as a chemical intermediate for the production of amyl alcohol and valeric acid. Valeraldehyde may also be used as a rubber accelerant and as a fragrance additive. Valeraldehyde is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for direct use as a flavoring agent (21 CFR Title 21, Part 172.515).
| Chemical Name: | n Valeraldehyde |
| Chemical Family: | -- |
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Other Names: |
• Valeral |
| Chemical Formula: | C5H10O |
Benefits and Applications
Valeraldehyde is manufactured for use as a chemical building block in the production of amyl alcohol (n-pentanol) and valeric acid. Minor uses include resin chemistry, rubber accelerator additive, and fragrance additive. Naturally occurring valeraldehyde is found in essential oils and plant distillates and may be used to produce some flavor compounds.
