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n-Propyl acetate, 99%
Description
n-propyl acetate is used as a solvent. It plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks. It is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor. It acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
n-propyl acetate is used as a solvent. It plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks. It is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor. It acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and glycol ethers. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -92°C |
| Density | 0.887 |
| Boiling Point | 99°C to 102°C |
| Flash Point | 14°C (57°F) |
| Odor | Fruit-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.384 |
| Linear Formula | CH3CO2CH2CH2CH3 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1276 |
| Beilstein | 1740764 |
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Safety and Handling
| missing translation for 'healthHazard1' | H225-H319-H336 |
| missing translation for 'healthHazard2' | GHS H Statement H225-H319-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| missing translation for 'healthHazard3' | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: N-PROPYL ACETATE |
| EINECSNumber | 203-686-1 |
| RTECSNumber | AJ3675000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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