Pentanoic acid propyl ester
[CAS# 141-06-0]

Identification

• Name: Pentanoic acid propyl ester
• Synonyms: NSC 57638; Propyl pentanoate; Propyl valerate; n-Propyl n-valerate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• CAS Registry Number: 141-06-0
• EC Number: 205-452-4

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.878±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: -70.7 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 167.5 ºC^**
• Flash point: 52.4±8.3 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226

• Hazardous Chemical?: Yes