Propyl acetate
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Propyl ethanoate |
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Other names
Propyl acetate; n-Propyl ethanoate; n-Propyl acetate; Propylacetate; Acetic acid, propyl ester; n-Propyl ester of acetic acid |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 109-60-4  |
| PubChem | 7997 |
| ChemSpider | 7706 |
| UNII | 4AWM8C91G6 |
| DrugBank | DB01670 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL44857 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 102.13 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.89 g/cm3[1] |
| Melting point |
−95 °C, 178 K, -139 °F ([1]) |
| Boiling point |
102 °C, 375 K, 216 °F ([1]) |
| Solubility in water | 18.9 g/L[1] |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) Irritant (Xi) |
| R-phrases | R11, R36 |
| S-phrases | (S2), S16, S26, S29, S33 |
| NFPA 704 |
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| Flash point | 10 °C (50 °F)[1] |
| Autoignition temperature |
450 °C |
| LD50 | 9370 mg/kg (oral, rat)[2] 17800 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit)[3] |
| Related compounds | |
| Related esters | ethyl acetate n-butyl acetate isobutyl acetate |
| Related compounds | propan-1-ol acetic acid |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is a chemical compound used as a solvent. This clear, colorless liquid is known by its characteristic odor of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol, often via Fischer–Speier esterification.
References
- ^ a b c d e Record in the GESTIS Substance Database from the IFA
- ^ Jenner, P; Hagan, E; Taylor, J; Cook, E; Fitzhugh, O (1964). "Food flavourings and compounds of related structure I. Acute oral toxicity". Food and Cosmetics Toxicology 2: 327. doi:10.1016/S0015-6264(64)80192-9.
- ^ Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 1/25/1965
External links
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- Acetic acid, propyl ester[dead link] - Toxicity Data
- N-Propyl Acetate MSDS
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