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C5H10O2
102.13 g/mol
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Propyl acetate

CAS109-60-4EC203-686-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Solvent for paints, lacquers, and resins

Propyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is primarily used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, and resins.

Solvent for paints, lacquers, and resinsSolvent for nitrocellulose and other cellulose derivativesFlavoring agent and chemical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H320Causes eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H333May be harmful if inhaled
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

propyl acetate

InChIKey

YKYONYBAUNKHLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCOC(=O)C

Synonyms (28)
  • Propyl acetate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 1-Acetoxypropane
  • 1-Propyl acetate
  • Acetate de propyle normal
  • Acetic acid n-propyl ester
  • Acetic acid, propyl ester
  • FEMA No. 2925
  • N-PROPYL ACETATE
  • N-Propyl Acetate (NPAC)
  • N-Propyl acetate LBG-64752
  • Octan propylu
  • Octan propylu [Polish]
  • Propyl acetate
  • Propyl acetate, natural
  • Propyl ester of acetic acid
  • Propyl ethanoate
  • Propylester kyseliny octove
  • n-Propyl acetate (natural)
  • n-Propyl ester of acetic acid
  • n-Propyl ethanoate
  • n-propanol acetate