Pentyl pentanoate

Pentyl pentanoate (C4H9COOC5H11) is an ester used in dilute solution to replicate the scent or flavour of apple, and sometimes pineapple.[1] It is referred to as pentyl valerate or amyl pentanoate using classical nomenclature. it can be used for a variety of chemical uses, such as in the production of flavoured products, like sweets.

Pentyl pentanoate
Pentyl pentanoate
Names
IUPAC name
Pentyl pentanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard100.016.844 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 218-528-7
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 ☒N
    Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N ☒N
  • InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3
    Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYAI
  • CCCCC(=O)OCCCCC
Properties
C10H20O2
Molar mass172.268 g·mol−1
Density0.874 g/cm3
Boiling point207 °C (405 °F; 480 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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