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Methyl propionate

analytical standard

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
554-12-1
Molecular Weight:
88.11
Beilstein:
1737628
EC Number:
209-060-4
MDL number:
MFCD00009306
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329769227
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

40 mmHg ( 11 °C)
85.3 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥99.8% (GC)

autoignition temp.

876 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

13 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.376 (lit.)
n20/D 1.376

bp

79 °C (lit.)

mp

−88 °C (lit.)

density

0.915 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H318,H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

28.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-2 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

81988-5ML:
81988-1ML:
81988-VAR:
81988-BULK:

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BCBZ4328
BCBS3249V
BCBM7776V
BCBH4957V

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