| Pentyl butyrate | |
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Pentyl butanoate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 540-18-1 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H18O2 |
| Molar mass | 158.24 g/mol |
| Density | 0.86 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
-73.2 °C |
| Boiling point |
186 °C |
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| Infobox references | |
Pentyl butyrate, also known as pentyl butanoate or amyl butyrate, is an ester that is formed when pentanol is reacted with butyric acid,[1] usually in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. This ester has a smell reminiscent of pear or apricot. This chemical is used as an additive in cigarettes.