Pentanal

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ImageFile=Pentanal.svg
ImageSize=240px
IUPACName=Pentanal
OtherNames=Pentanaldehyde
Valeraldehyde
Valeric aldehyde
Section1= Chembox Identifiers
CASNo=110-62-3
PubChem=8063
SMILES=CCCCC=O
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Formula=C₅H₁₀O
MolarMass=86.1323
Appearance=Clear liquid
Density= 0.8095 at 20 °C
MeltingPt= -60 °C
BoilingPt= 102-103 °C
Solubility=Very slightly soluble
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Pentanal, also called pentanaldehyde or valeraldehyde, is an alkyl aldehyde. It is used in flavorings, resin chemistry, and rubber accelerators.

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