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ACETIC ACID PROPYL NORMAL ESTER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)OCH2CH2CH3
formula, see observation
109-60-4
CAS number
OBS

Colorless liquid; pleasant odor. Slightly soluble in water. Miscible with alcohols, ketones, esters, hydrocarbons ... Derivation: Interaction of acetic acid and n-propyl alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid ... Uses: Flavoring agents; perfumery; solvent for nitrocellulose and other cellulose derivatives; natural and synthetic resins ...

OBS

Propyl acetate [is a] synthetic currant, raspberry, strawberry, apple, cherry, peach, pineapple, and rum flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

propyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the designation UN 1276.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H10O2 or CH3C(O)OCH2CH2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)OCH2CH2CH3
formula, see observation
109-60-4
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore, d'odeur agréable, peu miscible à l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, utilisé comme solvant des plastiques, laques et résines. Aromatisant.

OBS

acétate de propyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou CH3C(O)OCH2CH2CH3

Spanish

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