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W293407

Sigma-Aldrich

Propyl butyrate

≥98%

Synonym(s):

n-Propyl-n-butanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2934
Beilstein:
1745552
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
266
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.040
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4 (lit.)

bp

142-143 °C (lit.)

density

0.873 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

ethereal; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCOC(=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-7(8)9-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HUAZGNHGCJGYNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural Occurrence: Apple, banana, kiwi, melon, papaya, passion fruit, rum and strawberry.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 20 ppm

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

98.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

37 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
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Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 67-67 (2005)
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