Ethyl pentanoate

Ethyl pentanoate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl pentanoate
Other names Ethyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	539-82-2 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL47483 Y
ChemSpider	10420 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.934
EC Number	208-726-1
PubChem CID	10882
UNII	95R258T4P6
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6040161
InChI InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Y Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 Key: ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYAC
SMILES O=C(OCC)CCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H14O2
Molar mass	130.18 g/mol
Density	0.877 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point	−91 °C (−132 °F; 182 K)
Boiling point	145 to 146 °C (293 to 295 °F; 418 to 419 K)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 3
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Ethyl pentanoate, also commonly known as ethyl valerate, is an organic compound used in flavors. It is an ester with the molecular formula C₇H₁₄O₂. This colorless liquid is poorly soluble in water but miscible with organic solvents.

As is the case with most volatile esters, it has a pleasant aroma and taste. It is used as a food additive to impart a fruity flavor, particularly of apple.