Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
2082-59-9
Molecular Formula
C₁₀H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight
186.25 g/mol
Synonym

Valeric Anhydride; Pentanoic anhydride; Pentanoic acid, anhydride; n-Valeric anhydride; Valeryl Anhydride

Keywords
Carboxylic Acids
Organic Building Blocks
Intermediates
Miscellaneous compounds
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Valeric anhydride, also known as pentanoic anhydride, is a reactive organic acid anhydride used as an acylating agent and chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly utilized in the preparation of esters, pharmaceutical intermediates, specialty chemicals, and functionalized materials. Its versatile reactivity makes it useful in laboratory research and industrial chemical processes.