Amyl Valerate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 2173-56-0
A powerful ripe fruity note centred on apple with a winey nuance. It gives a juicy lift to fruity top notes and can be sharp in overdose.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Banana |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
| Odor Impact1 | 188 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 0.76 h |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 2173-56-0 |
| INCI Name | Amyl valerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl pentanoate |
| InChIKey | FGPPDYNPZTUNIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
n-Amyl valerate, Pentyl pentanoate, Pentanoic acid, n-pentyl ester, amyl pentanoate, amyl valerianate, pentanoic acid pentyl ester, pentanoic acid, pentyl ester, 1-pentyl N-valerate, pentyl valerate, N-pentyl valerate, valerate amyle, valeric acid pentyl ester, valeric acid, pentyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 188.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -78.80 °C |
| Flash Point | 75.00 °C |
| Density | 0.85100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.233000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 33.39 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | Liquid |
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