Pentyl pentanoate

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Pentyl pentanoate
Pentyl pentanoate
IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate
Identifiers
SMILES CCCCC(=O)OCCCCC
Properties
Molecular formula C10H20O2
Molar mass 172.15 g/mol
Density g/cm³
Melting point

°C

Boiling point

207 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Pentyl pentanoate (C4H9COO.C5H11) 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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Good Scent Company