Methyl propionate

Methyl propionate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl propanoate
Other names
Methyl propionate
Propanoic acid, methyl ester
Propionic acid, methyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.238
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
    Key: RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
    Key: RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYAS
  • O=C(OC)CC
Properties
C4H8O2
Molar mass 88.106 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.915 g/mL
Melting point −88 °C (−126 °F; 185 K)
Boiling point 80 °C (176 °F; 353 K)
72 g/L (20 °C)
−55.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point −2 °C (28 °F; 271 K)
465 °C (869 °F; 738 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Methyl propionate, also known as methyl propanoate, is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH3CH2CO2CH3. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity, rum-like odor.

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