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| IUPAC name | Propyl acetate |
| Other names | Propyl ethanoate n-Propyl ethanoate n-Propyl acetate Propylacetate Acetic acid, propyl ester n-Propyl ester of acetic acid |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [109-60-4] |
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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 |
96.6 °C (374.8 K) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) Irritant (Xi) |
| NFPA 704 |
 3
2
0
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| R-phrases | R11, R36 |
| S-phrases | (S2), S16, S26, S29, S33 |
| 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 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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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 propan-1-ol.
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External links
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- Acetic acid, propyl ester - Toxicity Data
- N-Propyl Acetate MSDS
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