Pentyl butyrate
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| Amyl butyrate | ||
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| IUPAC name Pentyl butanoate | ||
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| CAS number | 540-18-1  | |
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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 | |
(verify) (what is: / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | ||
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Amyl butyrate, also known as pentyl butyrate or pentyl butanoate, 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.
References
- ↑ N-AMYL BUTYRATE, Cameo Chemicals, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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