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| Preferred IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate | |
| Other names Methyl valerate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.853 
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| Chemical formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.160 g·mol |
| Density | 0.89 g/cm |
| Melting point | <25 °C |
| Boiling point | 126 °C (259 °F; 399 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa).
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Methyl pentanoate, commonly known as methyl valerate, is the methyl ester of pentanoic acid (valeric acid) with a fruity odor.
Methyl pentanoate is commonly used in fragrances, beauty care, soap, laundry detergents at levels of 0.1–1%.
In a very pure form (greater than 99.5%) it is used as a plasticizer in the manufacture of plastics.
It is also used as an insecticide.
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