7841. Propyl Acetate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 109-60-4
Acetic acid propyl ester; 1-acetoxypropane; propyl ethanoate.
C5H10O2; mol wt 102.13.
C 58.80%, H 9.87%, O 31.33%.

Description and references

Prepn from acetic acid and n-propyl alcohol: Wagner, J. Chem. Educ. 27, 245 (1950). Manuf from acetic acid and mixture of propene + propane in the presence of ZnCl2 catalyst: Biller, GB 872876 (1961). Toxicity study: P. M. Jenner et al., Food Cosmet. Toxicol. 2, 327 (1964).

Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid, odor of pears, bp 101.6°. mp -92°. d420 0.836, d2020 0.887. nD20 1.3844. Flash pt, closed cup: 58°F (14°C). Soly in water at 16°: 1.6:100. Misc with alcohol, ether. LD50 in rats, mice (mg/kg): 9370, 8300 orally (Jenner).

Caution

Potential symptoms of overexposure in exptl animals are irritation of eyes, nose and throat; narcosis; dermatitis. See NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (DHHS/NIOSH 97-140, 1997) p 266.

Use

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