A5423112
Methyl propionate , Analysis standard , 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) |
| FEMA | 2742 | METHYL PROPIONATE |
| refractive index | n |
| 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℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 554-12-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propanoic acid, methyl ester(554-12-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl propionate (554-12-1) |
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 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 554-12-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 5000 mg/kg |
