Methyl pentanoate

Methyl pentanoate
IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate
Other names Methyl valerate Mentholum valerianicum
Identifiers
CAS number	624-24-8
PubChem	12206
ChemSpider	11706 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OC)CCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Y Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYAG
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H12O2
Molar mass	116.16 g/mol
Density	0.89 g/cm3
Melting point	<25 °C
Boiling point	126 °C
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Methyl pentanoate, commonly known as methyl valerate, is the methyl ester of pentanoic acid (valeric acid) with a fruity odor.

Methyl pentanoate is commonly used in fragrances, beauty care, soap, laundry detergents at levels of 0.1 - 1%.

In a very pure form (greater than 99.5%) it is used as a plasticizer in the manufacture of plastics.

It is also used as an insecticide.

See also

• Ester
• Ethyl pentanoate