methyl propionate
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IUPAC name :methyl propanoate
InChI :InChI=1/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChIKey :RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYAS
SMILES :CCC(=O)OC
cas number :554-12-1
(EINECS) number :209-060-4
eu annex :607-027-00-2
beilstein number :1737628
fema number :2742
coe number :415
jecfa number :141
fl. number :09.134
molar refractivity :22.35 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :216.0 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.373 ± 0.02
surface tension :23.5 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.898 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :8.86 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
XlogP : 0.50
molecular weight : 88.1051200 (IUPAC)
formula :C4 H8 O2
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :2915.50.3000
fda reg :172.515

Suppliers :
Cargill - Alfrebro :METHYL PROPIONATE
natural, Kosher
Fontarome :METHYL PROPIONATE
Odor:  Fruity odor reminiscent of rum
Frutarom :METHYL PROPIONATE
≥99.00%, NI, Kosher
Odor:  Fresh, Fruity, Rum, Sweet
Penta :methyl propionate
Penta :methyl propionate
natural
Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC :Methyl propionate
≥98%, Kosher
Odor:  apple; banana; strawberry
Vigon :Methyl Propionate

organoleptics :
odor type :fruity
odor strength :medium
odor description :¹
at 100.00 %.  
fresh harsh rum fruity strawberry apple
odor sample from :Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott, Inc.
substantivity :4  Hour(s)

properties :
appearence :colorless clear liquid
assay : 98.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.91500 @ 25.00 °C.
refractive index :1.37700 @ 20.00 °C.
melting point : -88.00 to -87.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 79.00 to 80.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 28.00 to 29.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg
vapor pressure :84.00000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
vapor density :3.0 ( Air = 1 )
flash point : 43.00  °F.  TCC  ( 6.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 0.84

safety :
most important hazard(s) :Xn - Harmful.
  R 11 - Highly flammable.
R 20 - Harmful by inhalation.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Human experience : 2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) :
  Oral-Rat    5000.00  mg/kg
(Moreno, 1977b)

Oral-Mouse    3460.00  mg/kg
(Lewis,1996)

Oral-Rabbit    2025.00  mg/kg
(Munch,1972)

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) :
  Skin-Rabbit  >5.00  gm/kg

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) :
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) :9.30 (μg/capita/day)
 
recommendation for methyl propionate usage levels up to :
 not for fragrance use.
recommendation for methyl propionate usage levels up to :
  130.0000 ppm in the flavor.

safety references :
European Food Safety Athority(efsa) :Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...
EPI System :view
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards :search
NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank :search
Env. Mutagen Info. Center :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
WISER :UN 1248
 
WGK Germany :1
 
 
 
 methyl propanoate
(EINECS) number :209-060-4
RTECS :554-12-1
chemidplus :000554121
EPA Substance Registry Services :554-12-1

references :
 methyl propanoate
fl. number :09.134
jecfa number :141
NIST Chemistry WebBook :3605512193
pubchem :154422

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic uses : perfuming agents

other :
reference : Luebke, William tgsc, (1988)¹
CosIng :cosmetic data
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
synonyms :
 methyl propanoate
 methyl propylate
 propanoic acid methyl ester
 propionic acid methyl ester

soluble in :
 alcohol
 dipropylene glycol
 water, 62400 mg/L @ 25C

insoluble in :
 water

(odor and/or flavor) blends with :
 acetaldehyde
 acetaldehyde diisoamyl acetal
 acetaldehyde methyl hexyl acetal
 acetyl methyl anthranilate
 allyl heptanoate
 allyl hexanoate
 allyl phenyl acetate
 allyl propionate
 amyl 2-methyl butyrate
 amyl formate
 amyl heptanoate
 amyl isobutyrate
 amyl isovalerate
isoamyl pyruvate
isoamyl valerate
 apple ketal
 benzyl isovalerate
 benzyl methyl ether
 benzyl propionate
 berry pentadienoate
isobutyl acetate
isobutyl butyrate
 butyl formate
isobutyl formate
 butyl heptanoate
 butyl isovalerate
isobutyl isovalerate
isobutyl-3-(methyl thio) butyrate
 cyclohexanone diethyl acetal
 cyclohexyl butyrate
 cyclohexyl isovalerate
(E)-alpha-damascone
(Z)-alpha-damascone
alpha-damascone
gamma-damascone
3-decen-2-one
 decyl propionate
 diethyl 1-malate
 ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate
 ethyl (E)-crotonate
 ethyl 2-methyl butyrate
 ethyl 2-methyl-2-pentenoate
 ethyl 3-methyl valerate
 ethyl acetate
2-ethyl butyl acetate
2-ethyl butyraldehyde
 ethyl cyclopentenolone
 ethyl decanoate
 ethyl heptanoate
 ethyl hydrocinnamate
 ethyl isovalerate
 ethyl maltol
 ethyl methyl mercaptopropionate
 ethyl nonanoate
 ethyl propionate
 ethyl pyruvate
 ethyl valerate
 fruity carboxylate
 fruity ketal
 galbanum ketone
 geranyl isovalerate
 geranyl methyl ethyl acetate
 geranyl methyl tiglate
 heliotropyl acetate
2-heptenoic acid
 heptyl 2-methyl butyrate
 heptyl acetate
 hexanal diethyl acetal
3-hexanone
(Z)-3-hexen-1-al diethyl acetal
(E)-2-hexen-1-al dimethyl acetal
(Z)-3-hexen-1-al dimethyl acetal
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrate
3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrate
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate
(E)-2-hexen-1-yl butyrate
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl butyrate
(E)-2-hexen-1-yl formate
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl isobutyrate
(E)-2-hexen-1-yl phenyl acetate
(E)-2-hexen-1-yl propionate
(E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl valerate
1-hexen-3-ol
1-hexen-3-yl acetate
 hexyl 2-methyl butyrate
 hexyl butyrate
 hexyl formate
 hexyl isobutyrate
 hexyl isovalerate
 leather propionate
 linalyl propionate
 maltyl isobutyrate
 marine formate
 methyl (E)-cinnamate
 methyl acetate
2-methyl allyl butyrate
 methyl butyrate
 methyl cinnamate
 methyl citronellate
 methyl ethyl ketone
 methyl isovalerate
S-(methyl thio) hexanoate
 methyl tiglate
2-methyl valeraldehyde
 methyl valerate
2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid
 nerolin fragarol
 neryl isobutyrate
 nonyl isovalerate
2-pentanone
(E)-2-penten-1-al
(Z)-2-penten-1-ol
 phenethyl butyrate
2-phenyl propyl butyrate
3-phenyl propyl isovalerate
 phenyl propyl valerate
 pineapple heptadienone 10%
 prenyl formate
isopropyl acetate
isopropyl butyrate
 propyl formate
 propyl heptanoate
isopropyl isobutyrate
 propyl isovalerate
isopropyl isovalerate
isopropyl propionate
 propyl tiglate
 pyruvaldehyde
 strawberry furanone
 strawberry glycidate 1
 strawberry glycidate 2
 tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate

(odor and/or flavor) used in :
 apple
 banana
 cheese cheddar cheese
 coffee
 currant black currant
 durian
 feyoa
 grape brandy
 guava
 melon watermelon muskmelon cantaloupe
 papaya
 plum brandy
 strawberry

natural occurrence in :
apple
banana
brandy apple brandy
cheese cheddar cheese
coffee
honey
pork cooked pork
strawberry



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