Ethyl pentanoate

Ethyl pentanoate[1]
IUPAC name Ethyl pentanoate
Other names Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS number	539-82-2 Y
ChemSpider	10420 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL47483 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OCC)CCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Y Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYAC
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H14O2
Molar mass	130.18 g/mol
Density	0.877 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point	−91 °C; −132 °F; 182 K
Boiling point	145–146 °C
Hazards
NFPA 704	3 1 0
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Ethyl pentanoate, also commonly known as ethyl valerate, is an organic compound used in flavors. It is an ester with the molecular formula C₇H₁₄O₂. This colorless liquid is poorly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents.

As is the case with most volatile esters, it has a pleasant aroma and taste. It is used as a food additive to impart a fruity flavor, particularly of apple.

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