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| CAS No. | 554-12-1 |
| Chemical Name: | Methyl propionate |
| Synonyms: | C3;FEMA 2742;C2H5COOCH3;femanumber2742;METHYLPROPIONAT;METHYL PROPYLATE;METHYL PROPANOATE;METHYL PROPIONATE;RARECHEM AL BF 0159;propionatedemethyle |
| CBNumber: | CB8230902 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H8O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 88.11 |
| MOL File: | 554-12-1.mol |
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| Methyl propionate Property |
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| density : |
0.915 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
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| vapor density : |
3 (vs air)
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| vapor pressure : |
40 mm Hg ( 11 °C)
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| refractive index : |
n20/D 1.376(lit.)
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Flammables area |
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| Water Solubility : |
5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
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| Stability:: |
Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Moisture sensitive. |
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Methyl propionate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production |
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid |
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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. |
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Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Soluble in water. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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