Pentyl propanoate

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Pentyl propanoate
Pentyl propanoate
IUPAC name Pentyl propanoate
Other names Pentyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS number [624-54-4]
SMILES CCCCCOC(=O)CC
Properties
Molecular formula C8H16O2
Molar mass 144.22 g/mol
Density 0.870 g/cm³
Melting point

-75 °C

Boiling point

168 °C

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

Infobox disclaimer and references

Pentyl propanoate is an organic compound which is the ester formed by the condensation of pentanol and propanoic acid. It is also known as apricot essence.

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