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Methyl pentanoate
Names
IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate
Other names Methyl valerate
Mentholum valerianicum
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.853 Edit this at Wikidata
PubChem CID
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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 116.16 g/mol
Density 0.89 g/cm
Melting point <25 °C
Boiling point 126 °C
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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
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