Pentyl propanoate
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| Preferred IUPAC name Pentyl propanoate | |
| Other names Pentyl propionate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.866 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H16O2 | |
| Molar mass | 144.22 g/mol |
| Appearance | Sweet fruity odor of apricot pineapple [1] |
| Density | 0.870 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −75 °C (−103 °F; 198 K) |
| Boiling point | 168 °C (334 °F; 441 K) |
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Related Esters |
Propyl propanoate Butyl propanoate Hexyl propanoate Pentyl acetate Pentyl butanoate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Pentyl propanoate (also known as amyl propionate) is an organic ester formed by the condensation of pentan-1-ol and propanoic acid.[2] It is a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, that floats on water.[3]
References
- ^ Reference Book on Fragrance Ingredients.pdf A Reference Book on Fragrance Ingredients[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Amyl Propionate". Chemland21. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ^ "N-Pentyl Propionate". CAMEO Chemicals. NOAA. Retrieved 15 December 2012.