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| IUPACName = Methyl pentanoate | OtherNames = Methyl valerate
| OtherNames = Methyl valerate<br/>Mentholum valerianicum
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| SMILES = O=C(OC)CCCC | SMILES = O=C(OC)CCCC
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| Formula = C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>2</sub> | C=6|H=12|O=2
| MolarMass = 116.16 g/mol
| Density = 0.89 g/cm<sup>3</sup> | Density = 0.89 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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'''Methyl pentanoate''', commonly known as '''methyl valerate''', is the ] ] of ] (valeric acid) with a fruity ]. '''Methyl pentanoate''', commonly known as '''methyl valerate''', is the ] ] of ] (valeric acid) with a fruity ].


Methyl pentanoate is commonly used in fragrances, beauty care, ], laundry ]s at levels of 0.1 - 1%. Methyl pentanoate is commonly used in fragrances, beauty care, ], laundry ]s at levels of 0.1–1%.


In a very pure form (greater than 99.5%) it is used as a ] in the manufacture of ]s. In a very pure form (greater than 99.5%) it is used as a ] in the manufacture of ]s.


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Methyl pentanoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate
Other names Methyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.853 Edit this at Wikidata
PubChem CID
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYAG
SMILES
  • O=C(OC)CCCC
Properties
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). checkY verify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

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.

See also

References

  1. MSDS for methyl pentanoate
Esters
Methyl esters
Ethyl esters
Propyl esters
Butyl esters
Amyl esters
Hexyl esters
Phenyl esters
Heptyl esters
Benzyl esters


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