Name | n-Propyl Benzoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2931 219-020-8 PROPYL BENZOATE 1-propylbenzoate n-Propyl benzoate n-Propyl Benzoate Benzoic acid propyl n-Propylbenzoate(BNP) Propyl benzenecarboxylate BENZOIC ACID PROPYL ESTER BENZOIC ACID N-PROPYL ESTER |
CAS | 2315-68-6 |
EINECS | 219-020-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-2-8-12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C10H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 164.2 |
Density | 1.026 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -51 °C |
Boling Point | 229.5 °C/766 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 209°F |
JECFA Number | 853 |
Water Solubility | 251.4mg/L(20 ºC) |
Solubility | 0.35g/l |
Vapor Presure | 0.181 hPa (25 °C) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Colorless |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.501(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00009370 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Boiling Point: 231 density: 1.02 |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29163100 |
FEMA | 2931 | PROPYL BENZOATE |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | can be safely used in food as a spice (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
use limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 11; Candy, baked goods 33; Cold drink 44. |
use | GB 2760-1996 specified as allowed food spices. |
Production method | It is made by transesterification of methyl benzoate and propanol in the presence of sodium propanol. It is formed by co-heating benzoyl sulfate and propanol at 90~95 ℃. |