W274208

Methyl propionate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl propanoate, Propanoic acid methyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 554-12-1
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• FEMA Number: 2742
• Beilstein: 1737628
• EC Number: 209-060-4
• Council of Europe no.: 415
• MDL number: MFCD00009306
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901300
• Flavis number: 9.134
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 3 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 40 mmHg ( 11 °C); 85.3 mmHg ( 25 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• autoignition temp.: 876 °F
• expl. lim.: 13 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.376 (lit.)
• bp: 79 °C (lit.)
• mp: −88 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.915 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: apple; fruity; strawberry
• SMILES string: CCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H318,H332
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves