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Smell of pentanol ethanoic acid reaction
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When pentanol and ethanoic acid react, they produce an ester known as pentyl ethanoate, which has a sweet, fruity smell reminiscent of pears. This pleasant odor can be perceived during the reaction process and is characteristic of esters in general.
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