N-propyl acetate

N-propyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point 58 °F. Less dense than water, Vapors are heavier than air.
Propyl acetate, also known as propyl ethanoate, is an organic compound. Nearly 20,000 tons are produced annually for use as a solvent. This colorless liquid is known by its characteristic odor of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and propan-1-ol, often via Fischer-Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct.

Packing: 180 kg/drums, 21T/iso tanks

Item Unit Specification Result

Content

Wt %

99.5 min

99.86
N-propanol Wt% 0.1 max 0.001
Moisture Wt% 0.1 max 0.01
Acidity Wt% 0.01 max 0.006
Evaporation Residue Wt% 0.005 max 0.003
Density (20ºC) g/cm3 0.883-0.888 0.887
Appearance   Clear, colorless liquid Clear, colorless liquid



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