n-Propyl acetate, 99%

Description

CAS: 109-60-4 | C5H10O2 | 102.13 g/mol

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-60-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 102.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00009372
• InChI Key: YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-propyl acetate, acetic acid, propyl ester, propyl ethanoate, 1-acetoxypropane, n-propyl ethanoate, 1-propyl acetate, acetic acid n-propyl ester, octan propylu, propylacetate, acetic acid propyl ester
• PubChem CID: 7997
• ChEBI: CHEBI:40116
• IUPAC Name: propyl acetate
• SMILES: CCCOC(C)=O

• 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
• Merck Index: 14,7841
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohols,ketones,aldehydes,ethers,glycols and glycol ethers. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 102.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Propyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H319-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H319-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only