Pentyl butyrate
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Preferred IUPAC name Pentyl butanoate | |
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Chemical formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar mass | 158.24 g/mol |
Odor | Apricot |
Density | 0.86 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −73.2 °C (−99.8 °F; 200.0 K) |
Boiling point | 186 °C (367 °F; 459 K) |
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Chemical compound
Pentyl butyrate, also known as pentyl butanoate or amyl butyrate, is an ester that is formed when pentanol is reacted with butyric acid,[1] usually in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. This ester has a smell reminiscent of pear or apricot. This chemical is used as an additive in cigarettes.
References
- ^ N-AMYL BUTYRATE, Cameo Chemicals, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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