Propyl propanoate
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Propyl propanoate | |
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Propyl propionate
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.082 |
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| Properties | |
| C6H12O2 | |
| Molar mass | 116.160 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.833 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Melting point | −76 °C (−105 °F; 197 K) |
| Boiling point | 122–124 °C (252–255 °F; 395–397 K) |
| 1 part per 200 | |
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| H226, H332 | |
| P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | Eastman MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Propyl propanoate (also known as propyl propionate and n-propyl propionate) is the organic compound with the molecular formula C6H12O2. It is the ester of propanol and propionic acid. Like most esters, propyl propanoate is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. The scent of propyl propanoate is described as sharp, chemical, pungent, sweet, fruity, pineapple, winey.[2] It is used in perfumery and as a solvent.[3][4] The refractive index at 20 °C is 1.393.
Because propyl propanoate is a low-odor, moderately volatile ester solvent that is not a hazardous air pollutant (HAP), with good solvent activity and versatility,[5] it is considered a safer substitute for toluene.
References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7880
- ^ "propyl propionate". scentsandflavors.com. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ^ Eastman MSDS
- ^ Anthony J. Papa (2011). "Propanols". Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a22_173.pub2. ISBN 978-3-527-30385-4.
- ^ "Replacing HAP Solvents: Xylene and Toluene". Paint & Coatings Industry. April 1, 2006.