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W292508

Sigma-Aldrich

Propyl acetate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid propyl ester, N-propyl ethanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COOCH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.13
FEMA Number:
2925
Beilstein:
1740764
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
192
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39022103
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.002
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

25 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

1.7 %, 37 °F
8 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.384 (lit.)

bp

102 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

0.888 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

celery; fruity; pear

SMILES string

CCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-7-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Thermodynamic Analysis of Eplerenone in 13 Pure Solvents at Temperatures from 283.15 to 323.15 K.: This study offers a detailed thermodynamic analysis of eplerenone in various solvents, including propyl acetate, highlighting its solubility characteristics and interactions at different temperatures (Liu et al., 2024).

  • Comparative Study on the H-Abstraction Reactions of Isopropyl Acetate and Propyl Acetate by HO(2) and OH Radicals.: This research compares the reactions of isopropyl acetate and propyl acetate with hydroxyl radicals, providing insights into their reactivity and potential applications in atmospheric chemistry (Gao et al., 2024).

  • Microemulsions of Nonionic Surfactant with Water and Various Homologous Esters: Preparation, Phase Transitions, Physical Property Measurements, and Application for Extraction of Tricyclic Antidepressant Drugs from Aqueous Media.: This study explores the use of microemulsions containing propyl acetate for the efficient extraction of drugs, demonstrating its application in enhancing the solubility and recovery rates of pharmaceutical compounds (Racovita et al., 2023).

Disclaimer

The substance W292508 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

53.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11.8 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Nur-Bahiyah Abu-Bakar et al.
Journal of separation science, 39(5), 947-955 (2016-01-01)
A novel microextraction method based on vortex- and CO2 -assisted liquid-liquid microextraction with salt addition for the isolation of furanic compounds (5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-methyl-2-furaldehyde, 2-furaldehyde, 3-furaldehyde, 2-furoic and 3-furoic acids) was developed. Purging the sample with CO2 was applied after vortexing
Lan-Chun Nie et al.
Zhi wu sheng li yu fen zi sheng wu xue xue bao = Journal of plant physiology and molecular biology, 31(6), 663-667 (2005-12-20)
Aroma volatiles from apple (Malus domestica Borkh. var. Starkrimson) fruit at different stages of maturity were collected by solid adsorbent-Tenax-GC and determined by thermodesorption and GC-MS. Production of propyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethyl 2-methyl-butanoate and total ester volatiles and changes
[Gas chromatographic determination of propyl acetate in air].
N N Sirotkina et al.
Gigiena i sanitariia, (7)(7), 46-47 (1981-07-01)
S Puglisi-Allegra et al.
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 13(2), 287-290 (1980-08-01)
An automated technique for measuring simultaneously aggressive behavior and motor activity in mice is described. This technique allows measure of aggressive behavior and motor activity continuously throughout long-lasting periods without disturbing the animals except for feeding, watering and cleaning the
Rocío Ríos-Reina et al.
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.), 123, 298-310 (2019-07-10)
The characteristic volatile profile of the Spanish Vinagre de Jerez (VJ), Vinagre de Condado de Huelva (VC) and Vinagre de Montilla-Moriles (VMM) protected designation of origin (PDO) wine vinegars has been studied and compared for the first time by headspace

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