Manzanate

Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate
Names
	IUPAC name Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate
	Other names Ethyl α-methylvalerate; Melon valerate
Identifiers
CAS Number	39255-32-8 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	56627 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.049.422
EC Number	254-384-1;
PubChem CID	62902;
UNII	405SN8638D ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7047198 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-4-6-7(3)8(9)10-5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 Key: HZPKNSYIDSNZKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-4-6-7(3)8(9)10-5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 Key: HZPKNSYIDSNZKW-UHFFFAOYAS;
	SMILES CCCC(C)C(=O)OCC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.21 g/mol
Density	0.861-0.865 g/mL (25°C)
Boiling point	156-157°C
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Ethyl 2-methylvalerate (systematically ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, commonly referred to as manzanate) is the organic compound with the formula CH₃CH₂CH₂(H₃C)CHCO₂CH₂CH₃.^[1] This colorless liquid has a fruity apple smell and with aspects of cider and sweet pineapple.^[2] It is commonly used as a flavoring agent, but has a wide range of applications.^[3] 2-Methylpentanoic acid esters have at least 2 enantiomers. It is common for enantiomers to have distinct or similar smells.^[4]

Production and synthesis[edit]

It is commonly produced in the esterification of 2-methylpentanoic acid by dry ethyl alcohol, with mineral acids catalyzing the reaction.

It can be obtained by vacuum distillation from the reaction between sodium salt of the respective acid with diethyl sulfate.

References[edit]

^ "ethyl (R)-2-methyl pentanoate, 39255-32-8". www.thegoodscentscompany.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
^ Melon valerate
^ Technical Data Sheet: Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate. Bedoukian^[1]
^ Rowe, David J. (2005). Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances. Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-4051-1450-9.

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[1] "ethyl (R)-2-methyl pentanoate, 39255-32-8". www.thegoodscentscompany.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.

[2] Melon valerate

[3] Technical Data Sheet: Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate. Bedoukian^[1]

[4] Rowe, David J. (2005). Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances. Blackwell. ISBN 978-1-4051-1450-9.

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