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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl propionate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl propionate, Propionic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O2
CAS Number:
554-12-1
Molecular Weight:
88.11
MDL number:
MFCD00009306
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
209-060-4

vapor pressure

90 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

465 °C

potency

5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

2.5-13 % (v/v)

mp

-87 °C

transition temp

flash point -2 °C

solubility

5 g/L

density

0.91 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.914 - 0.918
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225 - H318 - H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

28.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-2 °C - closed cup

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