Compound Q&A
What regulatory guidelines apply to valeric acid (CAS: 64118-37-2)?
Answer
Valeric acid (CAS: 64118-37-2) falls under the classification of GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) as a skin and eye irritant. It is regulated under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) in the EU. FDA and EPA have specific requirements for its handling and disposal to ensure safety and environmental protection.
About
CAS No
64118-37-2
English Name
Valeric acid
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Molecular Weight
102.13 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-30 06:57
