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Ethyl pentanoate

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Ethyl pentanoate[1]
Names
IUPAC name
Ethyl pentanoate
Other names
Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.934 Edit this at Wikidata
  • InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 checkY
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  • InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
    Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYAC
  • O=C(OCC)CCCC
Properties
C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.18 g/mol
Density 0.877 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point −91 °C (−132 °F; 182 K)
Boiling point 145 to 146 °C (293 to 295 °F; 418 to 419 K)
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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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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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