Methyl pentanoate
Methyl pentanoate, commonly known as methyl valerate, is the methyl ester of pentanoic acid (valeric acid) with a fruity odor.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl pentanoate | |
| Other names
Methyl valerate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.853 |
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| C6H12O2 | |
| Molar mass | 116.160 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.89 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | <25 °C |
| Boiling point | 126 °C (259 °F; 399 K) |
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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.
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