Pentyl pentanoate
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| Pentyl pentanoate | ||
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| IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate | ||
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| 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 | |
 (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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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.
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