| Name | tert-butyl propionate |
| Synonyms | Stain a C2H5C(O)OC(CH3)3 t-Butyl propanoate t-Butyl propionate tert-butyl propanoate TERT-BUTYL PROPIONATE tert-butyl propionate 1,1-Dimethylethylpropanoate 1,1-Dimethylethyl propionate Propionic acid, tert-butyl ester Propanoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
| CAS | 20487-40-5 |
| EINECS | 238-424-5 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-5-6(8)9-7(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 130.18 |
| Density | 0.865 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -80.46°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 118-118.5 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 21 °C |
| Vapor Presure | 14.5mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| BRN | 1747857 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.393(lit.) |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R11 - Highly Flammable |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | UN 2394 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | UF4930000 |
| Hazard Class | 3.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Overview | tert-butyl propionate is a colorless liquid, mixed with alcohol and ether, soluble in propionic acid, practically insoluble in water. |
| Use | tert-butyl propionate can be used as a solvent, flavor, fragrance of nitrocellulose, natural and Synthetic resin solvent, can be used as solvent for paint, also used in the manufacture of essence. |