N-PROPYL ACETATE

N-Propyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent in coatings and printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor.

N-Propyl acetate is formed by the esterification of acetic acid with propanol.

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N-Propyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor.

N-Propyl acetate’s less dense than water, and Vapors are heavier than air.

N-Propyl acetate is an acetate ester obtained by the formal condensation of acetic acid with propanol.

N-Propyl acetate has a role as a fragrance and a plant metabolite.

N-Propyl acetate is functionally related to a propan-1-ol.

N-Propyl acetate is a natural product found in Zingiber mioga, Saussurea involucrata, and other organisms with data available.

N-Propyl acetate is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

N-Propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is an organic compound. Nearly 20,000 tons are produced annually for use as a solvent.

This colorless liquid, N-Propyl acetate, is known by its characteristic odor of pears.

Due to this fact, N-Propyl acetate is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive.

N-Propyl acetate is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and propan-1-ol, often via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct

N-Propyl acetate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.

N-Propyl acetate is a colorless, volatile solvent with an odor similar to acetone.

N-Propyl acetate has good solvency power for many natural and synthetic resins.

N-Propyl acetate is miscible with many organic solvents.

Applications of N-Propyl acetate: Coatings, Wood lacquers, Aerosol sprays, Nail care, Cosmetic / personal care solvent, Fragrance solvent, Process solvent, and Printing inks (especially flexographic and special screen).

N-Propyl acetate (also known as 1-propyl acetate, propyl acetate, 1-acetoxypropane, acetic acid) is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C5H10O2 / CH3COOCH2CH2CH3.

N-Propyl acetate is a clear, colourless ester that has a distinguishable acetate odour, is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but only slightly miscible in water.

N-Propyl acetate is a clear, colourless ester that has a distinguishable acetate odour, is highly miscible with all common organic solvents including alcohols, ketones, glycols and esters but only slightly miscible in water.

N-Propyl acetate is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C5H10O2.

N-Propyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid that has a distinguishable acetate odor.

N-Propyl acetate is highly flammable with a flash point of 14° C and a flammability rating of 3.

N-Propyl acetate is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but has only slight miscibility in water.

N-Propyl acetate is a clear, colourless liquid with a distinctive, pleasant fruity odour.

N-Propyl acetate is readily miscible with most organic solvents such as alcohol, ketones, glycols and esters, but N-Propyl acetatehas only limited miscibility with water.

N-Propyl acetate is an ester with an average evaporation rate and high degree of solubility in the major resins on the market, such as nitrocellulose, and synthetic and natural resins.

N-Propyl acetate is miscible with hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, alcohols and ethers, and N-Propyl acetatehas low water solubility.

N-Propyl acetate acts as a clear, colorless, volatile solvent for coatings, printing inks and chemical downstream industries.

N-Propyl acetate possesses a characteristic odor reminiscent of acetone and a good solvent power for numerous natural and synthetic resins.

N-Propyl acetate exhibits miscibility with many common solvents, e.g. alcohols, ketones, ethers, aldehydes, glycols and glycol ethers, but sparingly soluble in water.

N-Propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is a chemical compound used as a solvent and an example of an ester.

This clear, colorless liquid, N-Propyl acetate, is known by its characteristic odor of pears.

N-Propyl acetate is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol (known as a condensation reaction), often via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct.

N-Propyl acetate, naturally exists in strawberries, bananas and tomatoes.

N-Propyl acetate is synthetically produced by having acetic acid and 1-propanol undergoing esterification reaction.

N-Propyl acetate is a colorless transparent liquid at room temperature with typical ester properties.

N-Propyl acetate has a special fruity odor and can be dissolved in both ethanol and ethyl ether.

N-Propyl acetate is a colorless, volatile solvent with an odor similar to acetone.

N-Propyl acetate has good solvency power for many natural and synthetic resins.

N-Propyl acetate is miscible with many organic solvents.

N-Propyl acetate is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C5H10O2.

N-Propyl acetate is a clear, colourless liquid, N-Propyl acetate, that has a distinguishable acetate odor.

N-Propyl acetate is highly flammable and it is abundantly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but has only slight miscibility in water.

N-Propyl acetate is a highly flammable organic compound.

The main user end markets for N-Propyl acetate are the printing, coatings, lacquers, cosmetic and flavouring industries.

N-Propyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a mild, fruity odor.

N-Propyl acetate is an active solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate, polyester, alkyd, and acrylic resins.

N-Propyl acetate has a medium evaporation rate and is a non-HAP solvent.

N-Propyl acetate promotes flow and leveling in a variety of formulations.

Uses of N-Propyl acetate:

N-Propyl acetate is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

N-Propyl acetate is used as a solvent.

N-Propyl acetate plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor.

N-Propyl acetate acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.

Other release to the environment of N-Propyl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).

N-Propyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent, in fragrances and as a flavor additive.

N-Propyl acetate is used as a solvent.

N-Propyl acetate plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor.

N-Propyl acetate acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, inks and toners and cosmetics and personal care products.

Release to the environment of N-Propyl acetate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and manufacturing of the substance.

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, washing & cleaning products, inks and toners, lubricants and greases and metal working fluids.

N-Propyl acetate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).

N-Propyl acetate is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.

Release to the environment of N-Propyl acetate can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.

Release to the environment of N-Propyl acetate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures, in processing aids at industrial sites and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).

The major use of N-Propyl acetate is as a solvent in the coatings and printing industries.

N-Propyl acetate is a good solvent for these industries because N-Propyl acetatehas the ability to thin many other organic compounds.

N-Propyl acetate dissolves a host of resins which make it a suitable solvent for wood lacquers and industrial finishes.

Within the printing industry N-Propyl acetate is mainly used in flexographic and special screening prints.

N-Propyl acetate is also used in aerosol sprays, nail care and as a fragrance solvent.

N-Propyl acetate can also be used as a flavouring additive due to its odour similar to pears. N-Propyl acetate is used printing, coatings, lacquers, cosmetic and flavouring, solvent.

The main user end markets of N-Propyl acetate are the printing, coatings, lacquers, cosmetic and flavouring industries.

N-Propyl acetate is used Lacquer thinners, Wood lacquers, Coatings, Printing inks, Aerosol sprays, Personal care products, Fragrances, Cosmetics, Personal care, and Pharmaceuticals.

N-Propyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent in coatings and printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is used in formulations for paints and thinners for different applications, including printing inks (rotogravure and flexography), industrial coatings , original automotive paints and car refinishing .

N-Propyl acetate is used in fragrances and as a flavor additive.

N-Propyl acetate is used for coatings applications like wood lacquers and industrial finishes and for printing inks applications like flexographic and special screen inks.

In printing inks, N-Propyl acetate also stands out for its low retention in flexible polyethylene and polypropylene films.

N-Propyl acetate is primarily used as a solvent in the manufacture of paints and coatings because of its ability to thin many other organic compounds.

N-Propyl acetate has the power to dissolve a wide range of resins, which also makes it highly suitable as a solvent for wood lacquers and industrial finishes.

N-Propyl acetate is widely used in the printing industry, mainly for flexographic and screen printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is also used as a solvent in perfumes and is found as an ingredient in aerosol sprays, nail care products and cosmetics.

N-Propyl acetate is used as an intermediate in organic chemistry of pharmaceutical compounds.

N-Propyl acetate is also used as a flavouring additive on account of its fruity odour, which is similar to pears.

Because N-Propyl acetate has the ability to dissolve a host of resins, N-Propyl acetateis a particularly useful solvent for wood lacquers and industrial finishes.

Within the printing industry N-Propyl acetate is mainly used in flexographic prints.

N-Propyl acetate is also used in aerosol sprays, nail care and as a fragrance solvent.

N-Propyl acetate has a pear-like odour which enables it to be used as a flavouring additive, too.

N-Propyl acetate is used as a solvent and as a flavor additive and as an odorant in fragrances.

N-Propyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent in coatings and printing inks.

N-Propyl acetate is a compound often used in fragrances and as a flavor additive.

N-Propyl acetate is used auto OEM, Auto refinish, Commerical printing inks, General industrial coatings, and Paints & coatings.

Consumer Uses:

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following products: lubricants and greases, coating products, anti-freeze products, perfumes and fragrances, adhesives and sealants, washing & cleaning products, leather treatment products, cosmetics and personal care products and polishes and waxes.

Other Consumer Uses:

Cleaning and furnishing care products

Ink, toner, and colorant products

Intermediate

Paints and coatings

Personal care products

Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere

Widespread uses by professional workers:

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, laboratory chemicals, lubricants and greases, washing & cleaning products, inks and toners and metal working fluids.

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following areas: building & construction work and scientific research and development.

N-Propyl acetate is used for the manufacture of: fabricated metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and machinery and vehicles.

Uses at industry:

N-Propyl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, washing & cleaning products, inks and toners, lubricants and greases and metal working fluids.

N-Propyl acetate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).

N-Propyl acetate is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.

Other Industry Uses:

Intermediates

Photosensitive chemicals

Pigments

Processing aids, not otherwise listed

Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)

Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Benefits of N-Propyl acetate:

Good solvency power

Miscible with many common organic solvents.

Clear and Colourless

Acetate odour

Flammable

Miscible with common solvents

Slightly miscible with water

Key Attributes of N-Propyl acetate:

Good solvent activity

High electrical resistance

Inert – Nonfood use

Low MIR value

Low surface tension

Low water solubility

Medium evaporation rate

Mild odor

Non-HAP

Non-SARA

Predicted to be readily biodegradable

REACH compliant

Urethane grade

Typical Properties of N-Propyl acetate:

N-Propyl acetate is a highly flammable, colourless liquid with a distinctive pear odour and a flash point of 11.8° C.

N-Propyl acetate is completely miscible with water and miscible with most organic solvents, too.

Chemical Properties:

N-Propyl acetate has a fruity (pear–raspberry) odor with a pleasant, bittersweet flavor reminiscent of pear on dilution.

N-Propyl acetate is colorless liquid with a strong odour

N-Propyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a mild, fruity odor.

The Odor Threshold is 70 milligram per cubic meter and 2.8 milligram per cubic meter.

Physical properties:

Clear, colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant, pear-like odor. Experimentally determined detection and recognition odor threshold concentrations were 200 μg/m3 (48 ppbv) and 600 μg/m3 (140 ppbv), respectively (Hellman and Small, 1974).

An odor threshold concentration of 240 ppbv was determined by a triangular odor bag method.

Cometto-Mu?iz and Cain (1991) reported an average nasal pungency threshold concentration of 17,575 ppmv.

Solubility of N-Propyl acetate:

N-Propyl acetate is miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and glycol ethers.

N-Propyl acetate is slightly soluble in water.

Production of N-Propyl acetate:

The primary and most common method for chemically manufacturing N-Propyl acetate is the direct esterification of 1-propanol and acetic acid which are heated in the presence of a strong acid, such as sulfuric or methanesulfonic acid.

An alternate method involves the ester interchange of 1-propanol with ethyl acetate.

Occurrence of N-Propyl acetate:

Reported found in apple, apple juice, apricot, banana, black currants, guava, grapes, melon, peach, pears, pineapple, plum, strawberry, tomato, vinegar, wheat and rye bread, feta cheese, Gruyere cheese, domiati cheese, yogurt, beef fat, beer, cognac, bourbon and malt whiskey, cider, grape wines, cocoa, potato chips, honey, passion fruit, starfruit, fig, prickly pear, jackfruit, litchi, sake, loquat, mountain papaya, arrack, nectarine and Pepino fruit.

N-Propyl acetate is used as a solvent for cellulose derivatives, plastics, and resins; in flavors and perfumes; and in organic synthesis.

manufacturing flavors, perfumes. Solvent for resins, cellulose derivatives, plastics.

General Manufacturing Information of N-Propyl acetate:

Industry Processing Sectors:

All other basic organic chemical manufacturing

All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing

Miscellaneous manufacturing

Paint and coating manufacturing

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Plastic material and resin manufacturing

Printing and related support activities

Printing ink manufacturing

Synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing

Handling And Storage of N-Propyl acetate:

N-Propyl acetate should be stored in a tightly-closed containerin a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, heat, sources of ignition and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids and bases.

Precautions for safe handling:

Advice on safe handling:

Work under hood.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Hygiene measures:

Change contaminated clothing.

Wash hands after working with substance.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Storage conditions:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Distribution:

A chemical wholesaler would have a bulk petrochemical storage facility to regulate this product.

Storage is normally in a cool, dry and well ventilated facility away from oxidising agents.

N-Propyl acetate should be kept out of direct sunlight, heat and open flames.

Solvents such as N-Propyl acetate should be stored in drummed containers such as isotanks made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon steel.

Stability And Reactivity of N-Propyl acetate:

Chemical stability:

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

First Aid Measures of N-Propyl acetate:

If inhaled:

After inhalation:

Fresh air.

Call in physician.

In case of skin contact:

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

Rinse skin with water/ shower.

In case of eye contact:

After eye contact:

Rinse out with plenty of water.

Call in ophthalmologist.

Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed

After swallowing:

Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).

Consult a physician.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

No data available

Fire Fighting Measures of N-Propyl acetate:

Suitable extinguishing media:

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Foam

Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Further information:

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

Accidental Release Measures of N-Propyl acetate:

Environmental precautions:

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Cover drains.

Collect, bind, and pump off spills.

Observe possible material restrictions.

Take up with liquid-absorbent material.

Dispose of properly.

Clean up affected area.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection of N-Propyl acetate:

Personal protective equipment.

Eye/face protection:

Use equipment for eye protection.

Safety glasses

Skin protection:

Splash contact:

Material: butyl-rubber

Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm

Break through time: 120 min

Body Protection:

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Respiratory protection:

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181)

Control of environmental exposure:

Do not let product enter drains

Identifiers of N-Propyl acetate:

Name: ACETIC ACID, PROPYL ESTER

Exact Mass: 102.068079560 u

Formula: C5H10O2

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-7-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChIKey: YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight: 102.133 g/mol

Nominal Mass: 102 u

Number of Peaks: 11

SMILES: CC(OCCC)=O

SPLASH: splash10-0006-9000000000-e4cb064feb4370ff0b01

CAS Number: 109-60-4

EC Number: 203-686-1

MDL number: MFCD00009372

Molecular Formula: C5H10O2 / CH3COOCH2CH2CH3

Chemical Formula: C5H10O2

Molar Mass: 102.133 g·mol−1

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Mild, fruity

Density: 0.89 g/cm3

Melting Point: −95 °C (−139 °F; 178 K)

EC Number: 203-686-1

Hill Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Chemical Formula: CH₃COOCH₂CH₂CH₃

Molar Mass: 102.13 g/mol

HS Code: 2915 39 31

Boiling Point: 101.5 °C (1013 hPa)

Density: 0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Explosion Limit: 1.7 – 8% (V)

Flash Point: 11.8 °C

Ignition Temperature: 430 °C

Melting Point: -95 °C

Vapor Pressure: 33 hPa (20 °C)

Solubility: 21.2 g/l

Physical State: Clear, liquid

Color: Colorless

Odor: Mild

Properties of N-Propyl acetate:

Molecular Weight: 102.13 g/mol

XLogP3: 1.2

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2

Rotatable Bond Count: 3

Exact Mass: 102.068079557 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass: 102.068079557 g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Å²

Heavy Atom Count: 7

Formal Charge: 0

Complexity: 59.1

Isotope Atom Count: 0

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1

Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Boiling Point: 102 °C (216 °F; 375 K)

Solubility in water: 18.9 g/L

Vapor Pressure: 25 mmHg (20 °C)

Magnetic Susceptibility (χ): −65.91·10−6 cm3/mol

CAS Number: 109-60-4

Molecular Mass: 102.06808 g/mol

Flashpoint: 58 °F / 14.4 °C

Boiling Point: 214.9 °F at 760 mm Hg

Melting Point: -139 °F / -95 °C

Vapour Pressure: 67.21 mm Hg

Water Solubility: g/100ml at 16 °C: 1.6

Density: 0.886 at 68 °F

EC Index Number: 607-024-00-6

Vapor Pressure: 33 hPa at 20°C

Density: 0.888 g/cm3 at 25°C – lit.

Relative Vapor Density: 3.53 (Air = 1.0)

Particle Characteristics: No data available

Explosive Properties: No data available

Oxidizing Properties: None

Other Safety Information:

Surface tension – 67.5 mN/m at 20.1°C

CAS: 109-60-4

Molecular Formula: C5H10O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol): 102.13

MDL Number: MFCD00009372

InChI Key: YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID: 7997

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