Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
Molar Mass | 88.11 |
Density | 0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -93 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 80-81 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 25°F |
JECFA Number | 117 |
Water Solubility | 22g/L(22 ºC) |
Solubility | water: soluble45 part(lit.) |
Vapor Presure | 100 mm Hg ( 29.5 °C) |
Vapor Density | 3.03 (vs air) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Merck | 14,7858 |
BRN | 1739272 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Explosive Limit | 2.4-7.8%(V) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.375(lit.) |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
UN IDs | UN 1281 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | LR0175000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 3980 mg/kg, P. M. Jenner et al., Food Cosmet. Toxicol. 2, 327 (1964) |
FEMA | 2943 | PROPYL FORMATE |
olfactory Threshold | 0.96ppm |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | determined by gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using a non-polar column method. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
production method | purification method: usually contains free formic acid and propanol. The purification was washed with an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, dried with potassium carbonate or phosphorus pentoxide and fractionated. Alternatively, the distillate may be distilled once, washed with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium chloride, washed with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate containing solid sodium chloride, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and fractionated. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 3980 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 3400 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | in case of open flame, high temperature, flammable oxidant; Combustion stimulus smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from the oxidant |
extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 extinguishing agent |
autoignition temperature | 851 ° F. |