Pentyl pentanoate

Pentyl pentanoate (C₄H₉COOC₅H₁₁) is an ester used in dilute solution to replicate the scent or flavour of apple, and sometimes pineapple.^[1] 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.

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
UNII	694D4BU139 Y
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

References

1. The Good Scent Company