Pentyl propanoate (also known as amyl propionate) is an organic ester formed by the condensation of pentan-1-ol and propanoic acid.[2] It is a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, that floats on water.[3]

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Pentyl propanoate
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Pentyl propanoate
Other names
Pentyl propionate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-10-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3 checkY
    Key: TWSRVQVEYJNFKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-10-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
    Key: TWSRVQVEYJNFKQ-UHFFFAOYAA
  • O=C(OCCCCC)CC
Properties
C8H16O2
Molar mass 144.22 g/mol
Appearance Sweet fruity odor of apricot pineapple [1]
Density 0.870 g/cm3
Melting point −75 °C (−103 °F; 198 K)
Boiling point 168 °C (334 °F; 441 K)
Related compounds
Related Esters
Propyl propanoate
Butyl propanoate
Hexyl propanoate
Pentyl acetate
Pentyl butanoate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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