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PROPANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
554-12-1
CAS number
OBS

A colorless liquid which is used in flavoring, as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, in solvent mixtures for cellulose derivatives, lacquers, paints, varnishes and coating compositions.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1248.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H8O2 or CH3CH2C(O)OCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
CH3CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
554-12-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou CH3CH2C(O)OCH3

Spanish

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