Methyl pentanoate

Methyl pentanoate^[1]
Names
	IUPAC name Methyl pentanoate
	Other names Methyl valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	624-24-8
ChemSpider	11706
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	12206
	InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 Key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYAG ;
	SMILES O=C(OC)CCCC ;
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H12O2
Molar mass	116.16 g·mol−1
Density	0.89 g/cm3
Melting point	<25 °C
Boiling point	126 °C (259 °F; 399 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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]}

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