17686-39-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Pentyl cyanoacetate
• Synonyms: pentyl cyanoacetate;Cyanoacetic acid amyl ester;pentyl 2-cyanoacetate;Cyanoacetic acid pentyl ester;Einecs 241-669-0
• CAS NO: 17686-39-4
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₃NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 155.19
• EINECS: 241-669-0
• Mol File: 17686-39-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 219.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 93.1 °C
• Appearance: Colourless transparent liquid
• Density: 0.985 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.118mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.431
• CAS DataBase Reference: Pentyl cyanoacetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Pentyl cyanoacetate(17686-39-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Pentyl cyanoacetate(17686-39-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 17686-39-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Pentyl cyanoacetate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H13NO2. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that has a fruity odor and is insoluble in water. Pentyl cyanoacetate is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, providing a fruity and sweet aroma to various products. It is also utilized as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Pentyl cyanoacetate is considered to have low toxicity and is generally regarded as safe for use in formulations when used in the recommended concentrations.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H13NO2/c1-2-3-4-7-11-8(10)5-6-9/h2-5,7H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 71-41-0 pentan-1-ol 
• 105-56-6 ethyl 2-cyanoacetate 

Downstream Products

• 40674-29-1 {(E)-4-[Bis-(2-chloro-ethyl)-amino]-phenylimino}-cyano-acetic acid pentyl ester