Methyl pentanoate

Methyl pentanoate^[1]
Names

Preferred IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate
Other names Methyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	624-24-8^Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11706^Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.009.853
PubChem	12206
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3^Y Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYAG
SMILES O=C(OC)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molar mass	116.16 g·mol⁻¹
Density	0.89 g/cm³
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 [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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.

References

Esters

Methyl Esters	Methyl formate Methyl acetate Methyl propionate Methyl butyrate Methyl pentanoate

Ethyl Esters	Ethyl formate Ethyl acetate Ethyl propionate Ethyl butyrate Ethyl pentanoate Ethyl hexanoate Ethyl heptanoate Ethyl octanoate Ethyl decanoate

Propyl Esters	Propyl acetate Propyl propanoate Isopropyl acetate Isopropyl palmitate

Butyl Esters	Butyl acetate

Amyl Esters	Amyl acetate Isoamyl acetate Sec-Amyl acetate Pentyl propanoate Pentyl butyrate Pentyl pentanoate Pentyl hexanoate

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