Pentyl pentanoate
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IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.844 |
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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). |
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.