Propyl propionate
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Description
A clear, sweet smelling organic ester used a solvent, perfume, and general reagent in various transesterification reactions. Propyl propionate has been considered as a safer substitute for toluene, however there is little to no information available on its long term affects on humans.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Propyl propanoate; propanoic acid, propyl ester;
Applications
Risks
- Highly flammable with a low flash point (-19C).
- Overexposure can cause skin, eye, nose and throat irritation, headache and dizziness.
- Vapors can be toxic
- Ingestion causes vomiting.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with water, ethanol, dimethylformamide, chloroform, ether and most oils.
| Composition | CH3CH2COOCH2CH2CH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 106-36-5 |
| Melting Point | -76 C |
| Density | 0.881 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 58.08 |
| Refractive Index | 1.393 |
| Boiling Point | 122-124 C |
Working Properties
Resources and Citations
- NIST: Propanoic acid, propyl ester Provides mass spectrum and link to IR spectrum.
- MilliporeSigma: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/aldrich/112267 Propyl propionate]