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C5H13NO2 [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C5H13NO2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3COONH4
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of very hygroscopic crystals that is very readily soluble in water and alcohol, that is soluble in ether and that was formerly used as a sedative.

OBS

ammonium pentanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H13NO2 or CH3(CH2)3COONH4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H13NO2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3COONH4
formula, see observation
OBS

pentanoate d'ammonium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H13NO2 ou CH3(CH2)3COONH4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H13NO2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3COONH4
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H13NO2 o CH3(CH2)3COONH4

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