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Pentyl acetate

99%

Synonym(s):

Amyl acetate

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Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
628-63-7
Molecular Weight:
130.18
Beilstein:
1744753
EC Number:
211-047-3
MDL number:
MFCD00009500
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57646864
NACRES:
NA.21
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vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

autoignition temp.

680 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.402 (lit.)

bp

142-149 °C (lit.)

mp

−100 °C (lit.)

density

0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

SMILES string

CCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-9-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

PGMYKACGEOXYJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Pentyl acetate is a straight chain ester. It is an odorant and its odor threshold has been evaluated by sensory panel methods.[1] High pressure phase behavior of type I has been reported for its binary mixtures with CO2. Solubility of these solvent mixtures was observed to increase with the rise in temperature at constant pressure.[2]

Application

Banana essence. Used as test odorant in studies of olfactory function and in studies of the psychosocial effects of odor.
Pentyl acetate may be used as odorant to compose the library of odorants to evaluate the responses of olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) to various odorants (having different structures and odors).[3]

Pictograms

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GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

105.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

41 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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STBL0107
STBK5519

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Kiyomitsu Nara et al.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 31(25), 9179-9191 (2011-06-24)
Mammals can perceive and discriminate myriad volatile chemicals as having a distinct odor. Odorants are initially detected by odorant receptors (ORs) on olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) in the nose. In the mouse, each OSN expresses one of ∼1000 different OR
Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser et al.
Psychoneuroendocrinology, 33(3), 328-339 (2008-01-08)
Despite aromatherapy's popularity, efficacy data are scant, and potential mechanisms are controversial. This randomized controlled trial examined the psychological, autonomic, endocrine, and immune consequences of one purported relaxant odor (lavender), one stimulant odor (lemon), and a no-odor control (water), before
Jonas K Olofsson et al.
Chemical senses, 31(7), 699-704 (2006-07-20)
In experimental practice, odors are commonly applied to only one nostril for recordings of olfactory event-related potentials (OERPs), but the lateralization aspect of the OERP response is unclear regarding both stimulated nostril and cortical topography. The purpose of the present
High-pressure phase behavior and modeling of binary mixtures for alkyl acetate in supercritical carbon dioxide.
Byun H-S, et al.
Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 37(3), 323-332 (2006)
Odour thresholds of various branched and straight chain acetates.
Takeoka G, et al.
LWT--Food Science and Technology, 29(7), 667-680 (1996)
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