Synonym(s): 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid
Empirical Formula: C5H8O3
Linear Formula: CH3COCH2CH2COOH
Formula Weight: 116.12
MDL Number: MFCD00002796
Purity: 99%
Boiling Point: 245 °C; 245-246 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: 30-33 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.); 1.139 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.442
Beilstein Registry Number: 506796
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statements (Europe): 22-36/37/38
Safety Statements (Europe): 26
Hazard Codes (Europe): Xn