propyl acetate cas no. cas no 109 60 4
acetic acid propyl ester, also called n-propyl acetate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H12O2 . It is a colorless liquid with a fruity, pleasant odor similar to pears or apples, derived from its ester structure. With a molecular weight of approximately 102.13 g/mol, it has a density of about0.888g/mL at 20 °C, making it less dense than water. It features a freezing point of (-134.5 °F) and a boiling point of (214.9 °F), remaining liquid under most ambient conditions. Sparingly soluble in water, it mixes well with organic solvents like ethanol and diethyl ether, showcasing its versatile solubility properties.
Specification of ester propyl ethanoate(PAC)
Measuring Items Limits
Appearance Colorless transparentliquid
N-propyl acetate,w/% ≥99.5
N-propyl alcohol,w/% ≤0.10
water,w/% ≤0.10
Acidity (as acetic acid)，w/% ≤0.01
Evaporation residue，w/% ≤0.005
Density (ρ)/(g/cm3) 0.883-0.888
Chromaticity/Hazen Unit (Pt-Co color scale) ≤10
Features of Propyl Acetate(PAC)
It has excellent solubility for various synthetic resins and is an effective solvent for many synthetic resins such asethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose, styrene, methacrylate resin, etc.
It is commonly used for organic synthesis, as a solvent for paint, printing ink, etc.
It is also used as a common industrial dehydrating agent.
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