The valeric anhydride molecule can be viewed as being formed by the linkage of two valeryl groups (CH₃(CH₂)₃CO-) via an oxygen atom. Its molecular weight is approximately 186.22 g/mol (calculated as *n*-valeric anhydride). Under standard temperature and pressure, valeric anhydride typically appears as a colorless or pale yellow liquid. It possesses a density greater than that of water; it is insoluble in water but soluble in various common organic solvents, such as ethanol. Its boiling point is relatively high, and it is prone to decomposition during distillation at atmospheric pressure.
Valeric anhydride is an organic compound belonging to the class of carboxylic acid anhydrides. It represents the anhydride form of valeric acid (molecular formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH). Acid anhydrides are compounds formed through the dehydration and condensation of two carboxylic acid molecules.
