Propyl acetate

Propyl acetate

Structural formula of propyl acetate
Ball-and-stick model of the propyl acetate molecule
Names
Systematic IUPAC name Propyl ethanoate
Other names Propyl acetate; n-Propyl ethanoate; n-Propyl acetate; Propylacetate; Acetic acid, propyl ester; n-Propyl ester of acetic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	109-60-4 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:40116 N
ChEMBL	ChEMBL44857 Y
ChemSpider	7706 Y
DrugBank	DB01670 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	7997
UNII	4AWM8C91G6 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-7-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Y Key: YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-7-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYAC
SMILES O=C(OCCC)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H10O2
Molar mass	102.13 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	mild, fruity
Density	0.89 g/cm3
Melting point	−95 °C (−139 °F; 178 K)
Boiling point	102 °C (216 °F; 375 K)
Solubility in water	18.9 g/L
Vapor pressure	25 mmHg (20°C)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Related compounds
Related esters	ethyl acetate n-butyl acetate isobutyl acetate
Related compounds	propan-1-ol acetic acid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is a chemical compound used as a solvent and an example of an ester. This clear, colorless liquid is known by its characteristic odor of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol (known as a condensation reaction), often via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct.

External links

• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
• Acetic acid, propyl ester - Toxicity Data
• N-Propyl Acetate MSDS