3-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester
[CAS# 623-72-3]

Identification

• Name: 3-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: Ethyl 3-hydroxypropanoate; Ethyl 3-hydroxypropionate
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• CAS Registry Number: 623-72-3
• EC Number: 695-619-1

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (219 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.1035 g/cm³ (20 °C)^**
• Boiling point: 95-96 °C (20 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.4256 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^**
• Flash point: 79.1±12.6 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Fein, M. L.

^*** Drushel, W. A.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319