Pentyl pentanoate

Pentyl pentanoate

Names
IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	2173-56-0 Y
ChemSpider	56216 N
EC Number	218-528-7
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	62433
InChI InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 N Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-7-9-12-10(11)8-6-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 Key: FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYAI
SMILES CCCCC(=O)OCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H20O2
Molar mass	172.27 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).
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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. 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.