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A5423012

Methyl propionate , 99% , 554-12-1

Synonym(s):
Methyl propionate;Propionic acid methyl ester

CAS NO.:554-12-1

Empirical Formula: C4H8O2

Molecular Weight: 88.11

MDL number: MFCD00009306

EINECS: 209-060-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -88 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 79 °C (lit.)
Density  0.915 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  40 mm Hg ( 11 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.376(lit.)
FEMA  2742 | METHYL PROPIONATE
Flash point: 43 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  H2O: soluble16 parts
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. fresh harsh rum fruity strawberry apple
Odor Type fruity
explosive limit 2.5-13%(V)
Water Solubility  5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Merck  14,6112
JECFA Number 141
BRN  1737628
Dielectric constant 5.5(19℃)
Stability: Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Moisture sensitive.
LogP 0.8 at 26.6℃

Description and Uses

Methyl propionate, also known as methyl propanoate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H8O2. It is a volatile ester with a sweet, fruity, rum-like odor.

Methyl propionate is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate and lacquers, and as a raw material for the production of paints, varnishes and other chemicals such as methyl methacrylate.
Due to its fruity smell and taste, it is also used in fragrances and flavoring.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H318-H332
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xn
Risk Statements  11-20-2017/11/20
Safety Statements  16-24-29-33
RIDADR  UN 1248 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UF5970000
Autoignition Temperature 876 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2915 50 00
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 5000 mg/kg

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