Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
638-29-9
Molecular Formula
C5H9ClO
Molecular Weight
120.58 g/mol
Synonym

Valeryl Chloride; Valeroyl Chloride; n-Butanecarbonyl Chloride; n-Pentanoyl Chloride;

Keywords
Intermediates
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Pentanoic Acid Chloride (also known as valeryl chloride) is an acid chloride derivative of pentanoic acid used as an acylating agent in organic synthesis. It is primarily applied in the preparation of esters, amides, and other pentanoyl-containing intermediates in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical manufacturing.