Ethyl pentanoate

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Ethyl pentanoate[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl pentanoate
Other names
Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
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ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard
100.007.934 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 208-726-1
UNII
  • 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

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