Pentyl propanoate

Pentyl propanoate (also known as amyl propionate) is an organic ester formed by the condensation of pentan-1-ol and propanoic acid.[2] It is a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, that floats on water.[3]

Pentyl propanoate

Names
IUPAC name Pentyl propanoate
Other names Pentyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS Number	624-54-4^Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11716^Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.866
PubChem CID	12217
UNII	826P0596UJ^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4041606
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-10-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3^Y Key: TWSRVQVEYJNFKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-10-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Key: TWSRVQVEYJNFKQ-UHFFFAOYAA
SMILES O=C(OCCCCC)CC
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.22 g/mol
Appearance	Sweet fruity odor of apricot pineapple [1]
Density	0.870 g/cm^3
Melting point	−75 °C (−103 °F; 198 K)
Boiling point	168 °C (334 °F; 441 K)
Related compounds
Related Esters	Propyl propanoate Butyl propanoate Hexyl propanoate Pentyl acetate Pentyl butanoate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

1. Reference Book on Fragrance Ingredients.pdf A Reference Book on Fragrance Ingredients
2. "Amyl Propionate". Chemland21. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
3. "N-Pentyl Propionate". CAMEO Chemicals. NOAA. Retrieved 15 December 2012.

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