Pentyl propanoate

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Pentyl propanoate
IUPAC name	Pentyl propanoate
Other names	Pentyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS number	[624-54-4]
SMILES	CCCCCOC(=O)CC
Properties
Molecular formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.22 g/mol
Density	0.870 g/cm³
Melting point	-75 °C
Boiling point	168 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Pentyl propanoate is an organic compound which is the ester formed by the condensation of pentanol and propanoic acid. It is also known as apricot essence.

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