Butyl propionate

Butyl propionate Basic information

Product Name:

Butyl propionate

Synonyms:

N-BUTYL PROPIONATE;PROPIONIC ACID N-BUTYL ESTER;PROPIONIC ACID BUTYL ESTER;1-butylpropanoate;Butyl ester of propanoic acid;Butyl propanoate;butylpropanoate;Butylpropionat

CAS:

590-01-2

MF:

C7H14O2

MW:

130.18

EINECS:

209-669-5

Product Categories:

Organics;A-B;Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;C6 to C7;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters

Mol File:

590-01-2.mol

Butyl propionate Chemical Properties

mp 

-75 °C

bp 

145 °C756 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

4.5 (vs air)

FEMA 

2211

refractive index 

n20/D 1.401(lit.)

Fp 

101 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

Water Solubility 

0.2 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Merck 

14,1587

CAS DataBase Reference

590-01-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Propanoic acid, butyl ester(590-01-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 1914 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

UE8245000

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

Butyl propionate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

General Description

A water-white liquid with an apple-like odor. Less dense than water. Flash point 90°F. May irritate skin and eyes. Used to make perfumes and flavorings.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Very slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

BUTYL PROPIONATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Health Hazard

Contact will cause eye and skin irritation. Vapor exposure may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be produced in fire.