methyl propionate
Product Description
| Product | methyl propionate |
| CAS | 554-12-1 |
| Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Synonym | methyl propanoate, Methyl ester of propanoic acid, Propanoic acid, methyl ester, Methyl propanoate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.915 (204 c) |
| Dielectric Constant | 5.5 |
| Auto/Self Ignition Temperature | temp. 469 c |
| logP (o/w) | 0.71 |
| Boiling Point | 79.00 to 80.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Density | 3.0 |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Specific gravity | 0.91500 @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Boiling Point | 28.00 to 29.00 ยฐC. @ 100.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 143.000000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Odor | fresh harsh rum fruity strawberry apple |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 % |
| Refractive Index | 1.37700 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
| Melting Point | -88.00 to -87.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 43.00 ยฐF. TCC |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| Molecular weight | 88.11 |
| Color | colorless liquid |
| Solubility | 16 parts water |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | FEMA# 2742 This product has a fruity aroma reminiscent of rum Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Chemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance |

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