Methyl pentanoate
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl pentanoate | |
Other names
Methyl valerate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.853 |
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C6H12O2 | |
Molar mass | 116.160 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.89 g/cm3 |
Melting point | <25 °C |
Boiling point | 126 °C (259 °F; 399 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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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.[citation needed]
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