Valeric acid is a colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. Valeric Acid is used in esters for synthetic lubricants and esters for aroma chemicals.
| Chemical Name: | Valeric Acid |
| Chemical Family: | -- |
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Other Names: |
• Pentanoic acid |
| Chemical Formula: | CH3(CH2) 3COOH |
Benefits and Applications
- Synthetic lubricants. Lubricants using Valeric acid can be found in aviation turbine oil, fridge compressor oils, all applications in the need of highest quality lubricants.
- Chemical intermediate
- Intermediate in perfumery
- Agricultural chemical intermediate
- Pharmaceutical intermediate
