Name | Isopropyl propionate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2959 C2H5C(O)OCH(CH3)2 Isopropyl propionate ISOPROPYL PROPIONATE iso-Propyl propanoate propan-2-yl propanoate iso-Propyl n-propionate PROPIONIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER Propionic acid isopropyl ester Isopropyl ester of propanoic acid Propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester Isopropyl propionate, (Propionic acid isopropyl ester) |
CAS | 637-78-5 |
EINECS | 211-300-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-4-6(7)8-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 116.16 |
Density | 0,87 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | -75.9°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 108-110°C |
Flash Point | 15°C |
JECFA Number | 306 |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 21.6mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 1699921 |
Refractive Index | 1.3885 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Liquid. She has bitter sweet taste of plum. Boiling point 108~111 deg C. All miscible in ethanol and ethanol diluent. Natural products are found in strawberries and spikes of gooseberries (currant fruits), etc. |
Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable![]() |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S3/7 - S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. |
UN IDs | 3272 |
RTECS | UF5140000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
FEMA | 2959 | ISOPROPYL PROPIONATE |
olfactory Threshold | 0.0041ppm |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): 9.7 for non-alcoholic beverage; 5.0~50.0 for cold beverage; baked products 30~50; Candy 40~50. FDA,§ 172.515: limited to the appropriate amount. |
Use | food flavor. |
production method | is obtained by direct esterification of propionic acid with isopropanol in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid in a benzene solution. |