Pentyl hexanoate

Pentyl hexanoate
Names
IUPAC name
Pentyl hexanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C11H22O2
Molar mass 186.291 g/mol
Density 0.858 g/mL
Boiling point 226 °C (439 °F; 499 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Pentyl hexanoate (C5H11COO.C5H11) is an ester found in apple[1] and pineapple fruits. It is closely related to pentyl butyrate and pentyl pentanoate, both of which are also present in fruits.

References

  1. "Volatiles in Gravenstein Apple Essence Identified by GC-Mass Spectrometry". Chromsci.oxfordjournals.org. 1968-10-28. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
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