Propyl acetate

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Propyl acetate

IUPAC name	Propyl acetate
Other names	Propyl ethanoate n-Propyl ethanoate n-Propyl acetate Propylacetate Acetic acid, propyl ester n-Propyl ester of acetic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	[109-60-4]
SMILES	CC(=O)OCCC
Properties
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₂
Molar mass	102.131 g/mol
Appearance	Clear, colourless liquid
Density	0.888 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point	−95 °C (178 K)
Boiling point	96.6 °C (374.8 K)
Hazards
EU classification	Flammable (F) Irritant (Xi)
NFPA 704	3 2 0
R-phrases	R11, R36
S-phrases	(S2), S16, S26, S29, S33
Flash point	13-14 °C
Autoignition temperature	450 °C
Related compounds
Related esters	ethyl acetate n-butyl acetate isobutyl acetate
Related compounds	propan-1-ol acetic acid
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

The chemical compound propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is a common solvent. This clear, colourless liquid is known by its characteristic odour of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used as a flavouring additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and propan-1-ol.

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