5-Phenylvaleric acid

Synonym(s):5-Phenylpentanoic acid

white to off-white crystals or crystalline powder

5-phenylvaleric acid is used as organic intermediates.

ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid that is valeric acid substituted by a phenyl group at the delta-position.

Tetrahedron, 48, p. 9531, 1992 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)88320-4

Melting point:	58-60 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	177-178 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.0292 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4920 (estimate)
Flash point:	176-178°C/12mm
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
pka	pKa 4.59 ± 0.02(H2O,t =25±0.5,I=0.015(KCl)) (Uncertain)
color	White to Almost white
Water Solubility	1.777g/L(30 ºC)
BRN	2049062
CAS DataBase Reference	2270-20-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	5-Phenylvaleric acid(2270-20-4)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.