Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate (C8H16O2)

Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate (C8H16O2; CAS 39255-32-8) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate presents a C8 framework, an ester. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate
CAS: 39255-32-8
Formula: C8H16O2
Approx. MW: 144.21
SMILES: CCCC(C)C(=O)OCC
PubChem CID: 62902
Approx. carbons: C8

Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate structure

Properties

IUPAC name: ethyl 2-methylpentanoate
Common names: Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate; 39255-32-8; Ethyl 2-methylvalerate; Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Melon valerate; Ethyl alpha-methylvalerate; FEMA No. 3488; Ethyl .alpha.-methylvalerate; DTXSID7047198; EINECS 254-384-1
Molecular weight: 144.21
Exact mass: 144.12
InChIKey: HZPKNSYIDSNZKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 153 °C
Density: 0.859-0.865

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate?

Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate has molecular formula C8H16O2. Molecular weight about 144.21 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate?

The CAS Registry Number for Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate is 39255-32-8.

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References & tools

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