Propionic acid isopropyl ester
[CAS# 637-78-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aliphatic carboxylate
• Name: Propionic acid isopropyl ester
• Synonyms: 1-Methylethyl propanoate; 2-Propyl propionate; Isopropyl propionate; iso-Propyl propionate
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• CAS Registry Number: 637-78-5
• EC Number: 211-300-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (9.4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.883±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 142-146 ºC^**
• Refractive index: 1.387 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^***
• Flash point: 19.4±8.3 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Zhu, Wanren; Huagong Shikan 2003, V17(1), P40-42.

^*** Zhong, Tongsheng; Guizhou Shifan Daxue Xuebao, Ziran Kexueban 2002, V20(2), P96-98.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225