Ethyl pentanoate

Ethyl pentanoate^[1]
Names

Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl pentanoate
Other names Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	539-82-2^Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL47483^Y
ChemSpider	10420^Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.934
InChI InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3^Y Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYAC
SMILES O=C(OCC)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	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	3 1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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

↑ Merck Index, 12th Edition, 10042

Esters

Methyl Esters	Methyl formate Methyl acetate Methyl propionate Methyl butyrate Methyl pentanoate

Ethyl Esters	Ethyl formate Ethyl acetate Ethyl propionate Ethyl butyrate Ethyl pentanoate Ethyl hexanoate Ethyl heptanoate Ethyl octanoate Ethyl decanoate

Propyl Esters	Propyl acetate Propyl propanoate Isopropyl acetate Isopropyl palmitate

Butyl Esters	Butyl acetate

Amyl Esters	Amyl acetate Isoamyl acetate Sec-Amyl acetate Pentyl propanoate Pentyl butyrate Pentyl pentanoate Pentyl hexanoate

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