| Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar Mass | 116.16 |
| Density | 0.881g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | −76°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 122-124°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 76°F |
| JECFA Number | 142 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. (5g/L). |
| Solubility | 5g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 18.53hPa at 25℃ |
| Vapor Density | 4 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.882 (20/4℃) |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Merck | 14,7867 |
| BRN | 1699993 |
| Storage Condition | Flammables area |
| Explosive Limit | 1.3%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.393(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00009373 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 0.881 melting point -76°C boiling point 122-124°C refractive index 1.393 flash point 76 °F |
| Use | An excellent solvent widely used in the coating and ink industry. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R20 - Harmful by inhalation R2017/10/20 - |
| Safety Description | 24 - Avoid contact with skin. |
| UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UF7100000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29155090 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| FEMA | 2958 | PROPYL PROPIONATE |
| olfactory threshold (Odor Threshold) | 0.058ppm |
| LogP | 1.85 at 25℃ |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| apply | n-propyl propionate as ester derivative, which can be used as solvent and gas chromatography analysis standard. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). LD50>5g/kg (rat, oral). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 6.0; Cold drink 12.0; Candy, baked goods, 25.0. FDA(§ 172.515,2000): Moderate limit. |
| use | an excellent solvent widely used in coating ink industry. Solvent. Standard for analysis by gas chromatography. |