Pentyl pentanoate  |
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| IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.844  |
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InChI InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3  Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYAI
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| Properties |
Chemical formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molar mass | 172.268 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.874 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 207 °C (405 °F; 480 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
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Pentyl pentanoate (C4H9COOC5H11) 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. it can be used for a variety of chemical uses, such as in the production of flavoured products, like sweets.
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