Propyl acetate
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| Propyl Acetate | |
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| General | |
| Systematic name | Propyl acetate |
| Other names | Propyl ethanoate n-Propyl ethanoate Acetic acid, propyl ester |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O2 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OCCC |
| Molar mass | 102.131 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| CAS number | [109-60-4] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.888 g/cm3, liquid |
| Melting point | −95 °C (178 K) |
| Boiling point | 101.6 °C (374.8 K) |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) Irritant (Xi) |
| NFPA 704 |
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| R-phrases | R11, R36 |
| S-phrases | S2, S16, S26, S29, S33 |
| OSHA TWA | 200 ppm |
| OSHA STEL | 250 ppm |
| Flash point | 13-14 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 450 °C |
| LEL/UEL | 1.7-8% @ 38 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related esters | ethyl acetate n-butyl acetate isobutyl acetate |
| Related compounds | propan-1-ol acetic acid |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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The chemical compound propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is a common solvent. This clear, colourless liquid is known by its characteristic odour of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used as a flavouring additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and propan-1-ol.
[edit] External links
N-Propyl Acetate MSDS. Matheson Tri-Gas. http://www.mathesontrigas.com/pdfs/msds/MAT16000.pdf
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