The 5-Chlorovaleric acid, with the CAS registry number 1119-46-6, is also known as Pentanoic acid, 5-chloro-. It belongs to the product categories of Omega-Chlorocarboxylic Acids; Omega-Functional Alkanols, Carboxylic Acids, Amines & Halides. Its EINECS registry number is 214-279-3. This chemical's molecular formula is C₅H₉ClO₂ and molecular weight is 136.58. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called 5-chloropentanoic acid. It should be stored in a cool, dry and sealed place.

Physical properties about 5-Chlorovaleric acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.232; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.32; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.48; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 13.62; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1.00; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (12)Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.453; (14)Molar Refractivity: 31.627 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 117.08 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 12.538×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 38.329 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.167 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 93.446 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 51.503 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 230.9 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.023 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of 5-Chlorovaleric acid: this chemical can be prepared by 5-chloro-pentan-1-ol. This reaction needs reagents NaIO₄, RuCl₃·H₂O and solvents ethyl acetate, acetonitrile at temperature of 20 °C. The reaction time is 2 hours. The yield is 89 %.

Uses of 5-Chlorovaleric acid: (1) it is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate; (2) it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it can react with methanol to get 5-chloro-pentanoic acid methyl ester. The reaction occurs with reagent SOCl₂ at temperature of 20 °C. The reaction time is 12 hours. The yield is 85 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. And it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: ClCCCCC(=O)O
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9ClO2/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8/h1-4H2,(H,7,8)
(3) InChIKey: YSXDKDWNIPOSMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N