| Pentyl pentanoate | |
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Pentyl pentanoate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 2173-56-0 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molar mass | 172.15 g/mol |
| Density | 0.874 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
°C |
| Boiling point |
207 °C |
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| Infobox 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.