C4H8O2
88.11 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceDanger
METHYL PROPIONATE
CAS554-12-1EC209-060-4
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Flavoring agent and solvent
Methyl propionate is a clear colorless liquid with a flash point of 28 °F and density similar to water. It is used primarily as a flavoring agent and solvent.
Flavoring agentSolvent for cellulose nitrate and lacquersFragrance ingredient in soaps and detergents
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl propanoate
InChIKey
RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCC(=O)OC
Synonyms (16)
- FEMA 2742
- METHYL PROPIONATE
- Methyl Propionate (natural)
- Methyl propanoate
- Methyl propylate
- PROPIONIC ACID METHYL ESTER
- Propanoic acid, methyl ester
- Propionate de methyle
- formyl propionate
- methyl proprionate