Ethyl pentanoate

Ethyl pentanoate^[1]
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl pentanoate
	Other names Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	539-82-2 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL47483 ;
ChemSpider	10420 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.934
EC Number	208-726-1;
PubChem CID	10882;
UNII	95R258T4P6;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6040161 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; 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 (fire diamond)	1 3
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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

[1] Merck Index, 12th Edition, 10042

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