Propyl acetate

Propyl acetate
Propyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS number 109-60-4 YesY
PubChem 7997
ChemSpider 7706 YesY
UNII 4AWM8C91G6 YesY
DrugBank DB01670
ChEMBL CHEMBL44857 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H10O2
Molar mass 102.131 g/mol
Appearance Clear, colourless liquid
Density 0.888 g/cm3, liquid
Melting point

−95 °C (178 K)

Boiling point

102 °C (374.8 K)

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 13-14 °C
Autoignition
temperature
450 °C
Related compounds
Related esters ethyl acetate
n-butyl acetate
isobutyl acetate
Related compounds propan-1-ol
acetic acid
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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 1-propanol, often via Fischer–Speier esterification.

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