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| Pin | Pentyl butanoate |
| Othernames | Pentyl butyrate |
Pentyl butyrate, also known as pentyl butanoate or amyl butyrate, is an ester that is formed when pentanol is reacted with butyric acid,[1] usually in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. This ester has a smell reminiscent of pear or apricot. This chemical is used as an additive in cigarettes.
References
- ^ N-AMYL BUTYRATE, Cameo Chemicals, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration