Pentyl pentanoate
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| Pentyl pentanoate | |
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| IUPAC name | Pentyl pentanoate |
| Identifiers | |
| SMILES | CCCCC(=O)OCCCCC |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molar mass | 172.15 g/mol |
| Density | g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
°C |
| Boiling point |
207 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Pentyl pentanoate is an ester used in dilute quantities to replicate the scent or flavour of apple, and sometimes pineapple. It is commonly referred to as pentyl valerate (using classical nomenclature instead of IUPAC naming).
The chemical formula of pentyl pentanoate is C10H20O2.
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