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Methyl propionate

Methyl propionate Structure
CAS No.
554-12-1
Chemical Name:
Methyl propionate
Synonyms
METHYL PROPANOATE;C3;METHYL PROPYLATE;FEMA 2742;C2H5COOCH3;femanumber2742;METHYLPROPIONAT;TRIANOIC METHYL;METHYL PROPIONATE;propionatedemethyle
CBNumber:
CB8230902
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight:
88.11
MOL File:
554-12-1.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2024/3/14 15:18:27

Methyl propionate Properties

Melting point -88 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 79 °C (lit.)
Density 0.915 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density 3 (vs air)
vapor pressure 40 mm Hg ( 11 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.376(lit.)
FEMA 2742 | METHYL PROPIONATE
Flash point 43 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility H2O: soluble16 parts
form Liquid
color Clear colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. fresh harsh rum fruity strawberry apple
Odor Type fruity
explosive limit 2.5-13%(V)
Water Solubility 5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Merck 14,6112
JECFA Number 141
BRN 1737628
Dielectric constant 5.5(19℃)
Stability Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Moisture sensitive.
LogP 0.8 at 26.6℃
CAS DataBase Reference 554-12-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, methyl ester(554-12-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Methyl propionate (554-12-1)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H318-H332
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xn
Risk Statements  11-20-2017/11/20
Safety Statements  16-24-29-33
RIDADR  UN 1248 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UF5970000
Autoignition Temperature 876 °F
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2915 50 00
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 5000 mg/kg
NFPA 704
3
1 0

Methyl propionate price More Price(17)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W274208 Methyl propionate ≥98%, FG 554-12-1 1SAMPLE-K ₹5272.5 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W274208 Methyl propionate ≥98%, FG 554-12-1 1KG ₹11166.6 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W274208 Methyl propionate ≥98%, FG 554-12-1 10KG ₹63447.6 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W274208 Methyl propionate ≥98%, FG 554-12-1 20KG ₹101909.1 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) 81988 Methyl propionate analytical standard 554-12-1 1ML ₹4286.7 2022-06-14 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
W274208 1SAMPLE-K ₹5272.5 Buy
W274208 1KG ₹11166.6 Buy
W274208 10KG ₹63447.6 Buy
W274208 20KG ₹101909.1 Buy
81988 1ML ₹4286.7 Buy

Methyl propionate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

Methyl propionate, also known as methyl propanoate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H8O2. It is a volatile ester with a sweet, fruity, rum-like odor.

Chemical Properties

Methyl propionate is colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity, rum-like odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in guava, honey, melon, pineapple, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, cheddar cheese, cooked beef, coffee, soy protein, durian (Durio zibethinus), starfruit, plum brandy, cherimoya, kiwifruit, naranjilla, mussels and rooibus tea (Aspalathus linearis)

Uses

Methyl propionate is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate and lacquers, and as a raw material for the production of paints, varnishes and other chemicals such as methyl methacrylate.
Due to its fruity smell and taste, it is also used in fragrances and flavoring.

Production Methods

Methyl propionate is produced by the direct esterification of propionic acid with methanol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid .

Preparation

Methyl propionate can be prepared by esterification of propionic acid with methanol. Industrially, it is prepared by the reaction of ethylene with carbon monoxide and methanol in the presence of nickel carbonyl.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid. Flash point 28°F. Density about the same as water. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Used for flavoring and as a solvent.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Methyl propionate reacts with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated with alkali metals and hydrides.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk, explosivelimits in air 2.5–13%.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mildly toxic by inhalation. A skin irritant. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Potential Exposure

Used as a solvent; and in making paints, lacquers, and varnishes. Also used in flavorings and fragrances

Shipping

UN1248 Methyl propionate, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Purification Methods

Wash the ester with saturated aqueous NaCl, then dry it with Na2CO3 and distil it from P2O5. (This removes any free acid and alcohol.) It has also been dried with anhydrous CuSO4. [Beilstein 2 IV 104.]

Incompatibilities

May form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Keep away from heat and moisture.

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