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Ethyl pentanoate

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Ethyl pentanoate
Names
IUPAC name Ethyl pentanoate
Other names Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.934 Edit this at Wikidata
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYAC
SMILES
  • O=C(OCC)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.18 g/mol
Density 0.877 g/cm at 20 °C
Melting point −91 °C (−132 °F; 182 K)
Boiling point 145–146 °C
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability (yellow): no hazard codeSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Chemical compound

Ethyl pentanoate, also commonly known as ethyl valerate, is an organic compound used in flavors. It is an ester with the molecular formula C7H14O2. This colorless liquid is poorly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents.

As is the case with most volatile esters, it has a pleasant aroma and taste. It is used as a food additive to impart a fruity flavor, particularly of apple.

References

  1. Merck Index, 12th Edition, 10042
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