Pentyl pentanoate

Pentyl pentanoate
Pentyl pentanoate
Names
IUPAC name
Pentyl pentanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • 2173-56-0 checkY
3D model (JSmol)
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ChemSpider
  • 56216 ☒N
ECHA InfoCard 100.016.844 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 218-528-7
PubChem CID
  • 62433
UNII
  • 694D4BU139 checkY
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
  • DTXSID8042218 Edit this at Wikidata
InChI
  • 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
Chemical formula
 C10H20O2
Molar mass 172.268 g·mol−1
Density 0.874 g/cm3
Boiling point 207 °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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Infobox references
Chemical compound

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.

References

  1. ^ The Good Scent Company
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