Methyl pentanoate
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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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Chemical formula | 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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Chemical compound
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.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ MSDS for methyl pentanoate
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- Methyl formate
- Methyl acetate
- Methyl propionate
- Methyl butyrate
- Methyl pentanoate
- Methyl hexanoate
- Methyl benzoate
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