Valeryl chloride

CAS Number: 638-29-9

Molecular Formula: C5H9ClO

Purity: Valeryl chloride 98% purity

About Valeryl chloride

Valeryl chloride (CAS 638-29-9) is an indispensable acylating agent in the API intermediates market, primarily utilized for the synthesis of valacyclovir and various valerate esters where high purity fine chemicals (Pharma/API purity 99% | General Industry purity 98%) are critical for achieving high-yield acylation rea...

Synonyms

Valeryl chloride
PENTANOYL CHLORIDE
638-29-9
Valeroyl chloride
valerylchloride

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Valeryl chloride Specifications

CAS Number

638-29-9

Molecular Formula

C5H9ClO

Molecular Weight

120.58 g/mol

IUPAC Name

pentanoyl chloride

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(=O)Cl

InChI Key

XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H9ClO/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3

HSN No

29159050

CAS Number

638-29-9

Molecular Formula

C5H9ClO

Molecular Weight

120.58 g/mol

IUPAC Name

pentanoyl chloride

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC(=O)Cl

InChI Key

XGISHOFUAFNYQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H9ClO/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3

HSN No

29159050

Molecular Weight

120.58 g/mol

Purity

Valeryl chloride 98% purity

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

An important intermediate used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as the antihypertensive drugs valsartan and irbesartan, the anti-arrhythmic medication dronedarone, and the antiepileptic analogue propylisopropyl acetamide

Agrochemical Intermediate

A key building block utilized in the production of various pesticides and fungicides, notably including hexaconazole

Organic Synthesis Reagent

A versatile acylating agent employed for the introduction of the valeryl group into complex molecules and the preparation of esters, amides, and aryl ketones

Specialty Chemical Raw Material

A precursor used in the manufacture of liquid crystals, surfactants, flavoring agents, and fragrances to impart specific physical and sensory properties

Polymer Production Component

A functionalized derivative used in the synthesis of specialty polymers and polymeric materials to enhance performance and stability in coatings and adhesives.