Pentyl pentanoate
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| IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.016.844 |
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| Properties | |
| C10H20O2 | |
| Molar mass | 172.268 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.874 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 207 °C (405 °F; 480 K) |
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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.
