Pentyl pentanoate

Pentyl pentanoate

Names
IUPAC name Pentyl pentanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	2173-56-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	56216 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.016.844
EC Number	218-528-7
PubChem CID	62433
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID8042218
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	172.268 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). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

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.