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Product Name: |
Propyl propionate |
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CAS: |
106-36-5 |
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MF: |
C6H12O2 |
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MW: |
116.16 |
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EINECS: |
203-389-7 |
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Mol File: |
106-36-5.mol |
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Melting point |
−76 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling point |
122-124 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.881 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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vapor density |
4 (vs air) |
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FEMA |
2958 | PROPYL PROPIONATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.393(lit.) |
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Fp |
76 °F |
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storage temp. |
Flammables area |
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solubility |
5g/l |
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form |
Liquid |
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color |
Clear colorless |
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Specific Gravity |
0.882 (20/4℃) |
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Odor Threshold |
0.058ppm |
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explosive limit |
1.3%(V) |
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Water Solubility |
Soluble in water. (5g/L). |
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JECFA Number |
142 |
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Merck |
14,7867 |
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BRN |
1699993 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
106-36-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Propanoic acid, propyl ester(106-36-5) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Propanoic acid, propyl ester (106-36-5) |
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Hazard Codes |
Xn |
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Risk Statements |
10-20-2017/10/20 |
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Safety Statements |
24 |
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RIDADR |
UN 3272 3/PG 2 |
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WGK Germany |
1 |
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RTECS |
UF7100000 |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HazardClass |
3 |
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PackingGroup |
II |
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HS Code |
29155090 |
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Chemical Properties |
Clear colorless liquid |
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Chemical Properties |
Propyl propionate has a complex, fruity odor reminiscent of apple, banana and pineapple. It has a somewhat pleasant, bitter flavor. |
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Uses |
Solvent for nitrocellulose, paints, varnishes, lac- quers, coating agents. |
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Preparation |
By esterification of propyl alcohol with the corresponding acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4, or in the presence of BF3. |
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Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 57 ppb |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: sweet, lift, tropical green, fruity notes. |
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Purification Methods |
Treat the ester with anhydrous CuSO4, then distil it under nitrogen. [Beilstein 2 IV 707.] |
