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Overview

Product Name

Propyl Acetate

Brand Name

Propyl Acetate

Product ERP ID

N/A

Product ID

3322

Description

n-Propyl Acetate is a colorless liquid. It is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate butyrate, acrylic/alkyd resins, polyester, lacquers, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils, fats, and insecticide formulations. It is utilized in polyamide and acrylic inks, in fragrances, and as a flavoring agent.



Identifiers

Chemical Name

Propyl Acetate

EC #

203-686-1

Molecular Formula

C5H10O2 or CH3COOCH2CH2CH3

CAS #

109-60-4

InChI Key

YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

Acetic Acid Propyl Ester; 1-Propyl acetate; n-Propyl acetate; Propyl ethanoate; n-Propyl ethanoate; Acetic acid n-propyl ester



Classifications

Product Chemistries

Acetates/Esters



Tags

Industries

  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Packaging & Print
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Consumer

Applications

  • Chemical Industry
  • Siding & Exterior Applications
  • Dyes, Pigments & Inks
  • Animal Feed & Nutrition
  • Cosmetic Products
  • Insulation Materials
  • Roofing & Siding Materials

Value Propositions

Marketing Segments

  • Cosmetics
  • Inks
  • Food Processing

Functions

  • Intermediate
  • Flavorant
  • Fragrance
  • Solvent

Properties


Property Name Value Unit
Molecular mass 102.13 g/mol
Solubility in water Moderately soluble
Log Pow 1.4
Auto-Ignition Temperature 380 °C
Viscosity, kinematic at 20 °C 0.654 mm2/s
Viscosity, dynamic at 20 °C 0.58 mPa.s
Specific conductivity 22 μS/m
Saturation concentration 138 g/m3
VOC content 100 %
Physical State Liquid
Color Colorless
Odor Mild. Fruity
Melting Point 93 °C
Boiling point at 1013 hPa 101.5 °C
Critical Temperature 276 °C
Flash point (1013 hPa, DIN 51755: Abel-Pensky) 11.8 °C
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) 2.3
Vapor pressure at 20 °C 33 hPa
Vapor pressure at 50 °C 151 hPa
Relative vapor density at 20 °C 3.5
Relative density at 20 °C 0.89
Relative density of saturated gas/air mixture 1.1
Specific gravity / density 887 kg/m3

Specifications

 
 
Specification Name Value Unit Test Method Test Condition
API Gravity at 15.6 °C 27 D-1298
Spec. Gr. at 15.6 °C 0.8927444795
Appearance pass D-4176
Odor D-1296
Color, APHA < 5 D-1209
Distillation, IBP 98 °C D-1078
Distillation, DP 101 °C
Purity 99.91 %w G.C.
n-Propyl Alcohol 0.1 %w
Water 263 ppm D-1364
Moisture content 0.026 %w

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