| Name | 2-oxovaleric acid |
| Synonyms | Ketovalericacid 2-oxovaleric acid 2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID 2-oxo-n-valeric acid Pentanoic acid, 2-oxo- ALPHA-KETOVALERIC ACID ALPHA-KETO-N-VALERIC ACID A-ketovaleric acid free acid α-Ketovaleric acid, 2-Oxopentanoic acid |
| CAS | 1821-02-9 |
| EINECS | 217-340-2 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H8O3/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8) |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molar Mass | 116.12 |
| Density | 1.110 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 7-9℃ |
| Boling Point | 88℃(12 torr) |
| Flash Point | 94°C |
| Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.432 |
| MDL | MFCD00066435 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Bioactive 2-Oxovaleric acid is a keto acid found in human blood. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| melting point | 7-9 °C(lit.) |
| boiling point | 88-90 °C12mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 1.110 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.432 |
| flash point | 94°C |
| storage conditions | 2-8°C |
| acidity coefficient (pKa) | 2.65±0.54(Predicted) |
| BRN | 635884 |
| dangerous goods mark | Xi |
| hazard category code | 36/37/38 |
| safety instructions | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 10-21 |
Human Endogenous Metabolite