Ammonium valerate

Ammonium valerate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₃COONH₄.^[1] This is an organic ammonium salt of valeric acid.^[2][3]

Ammonium valerate

Names
IUPAC name azanium;pentanoate
Other names Pentanoic acid ammonium salt
Identifiers
CAS Number	42739-38-8 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	142697
ECHA InfoCard	100.050.822
EC Number	227-767-6
PubChem CID	162525
UNII	0U3170A41K
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID00885874
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2.H3N/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7;/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7);1H3 Key: RXQNHIDQIJXKTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCC(=O)O.N
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H13NO2
Molar mass	119.164 g·mol−1
Appearance	white crystals
Melting point	108 °C
Solubility in water	soluble
Hazards
Flash point	107.4 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

Ammonium valerate can be prepared by reacting valeric acid and ammonium hydroxide.

Physical properties

Ammonium valerate is very readily soluble in water and alcohol, and also soluble in ether.

It has the characteristic odor of valeric acid and a sharp, sweetish taste.^[4]

Uses

Ammonium valerate is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry and as a reagent in chemical synthesis.^[5]

In the past it was used as a sedative with calming properties against nervous disorders.^[6]