Pentyl pentanoate
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| IUPAC name | Pentyl pentanoate |
| Identifiers | |
| SMILES | CCCCC(=O)OCCCCC |
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| Molecular formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molar mass | 172.15 g/mol |
| Density | g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
°C |
| Boiling point |
207 °C |
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Pentyl pentanoate (C4H9COO.C5H11) 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.
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