Ethyl propionate

Ethyl propionate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl propanoate
Other names Ethyl propionate
Identifiers
CAS Number	105-37-3
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
Beilstein Reference	506287
ChemSpider	7463
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.993
EC Number	203-291-4
PubChem	7749
RTECS number	UF3675000
UNII	AT9K8FY49U
UN number	N119
InChI InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-3-5(6)7-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
SMILES CCOC(=O)CC
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H10O2
Molar mass	102.1317 g/mol
Appearance	Colourless Liquid
Density	0.884325 g/cm^3
Melting point	−73.6 °C (−100.5 °F; 199.6 K)
Boiling point	98.9 °C (210.0 °F; 372.0 K)
Hazards
Safety data sheet	[1]
R-phrases	R10, R18, R36/37/38
NFPA 704	2 2 0
Flash point	12 °C (54 °F; 285 K)
Autoignition temperature	440 °C (824 °F; 713 K)
Explosive limits	1.9-11 %
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ethyl propionate is a compound with formula C₂H₅(C₂H₅COO). It is the ethyl ester of propionic acid. It has a pineapple-like odor.^[2] Some fruits like kiwis^[3] and strawberries^[4] naturally contain ethyl propionate in small amounts.

It is also used in the production of some antimalarial drugs including pyrimethamine

References

1. "Material Safety Data Sheet : Ethyl propionate" (PDF). Chemblink.com. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
2. "Ethyl Propionate | Cameo Chemicals | Noaa". Cameochemicals.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
3. Bartley, J. P.; Schwede, A. M. (1989). "Production of volatile compounds in ripening kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis)". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 37 (4): 1023. doi:10.1021/jf00088a046.
4. Perez, A. G.; Rios, J. J.; Sanz, C.; Olias, J. M. (1992). "Aroma components and free amino acids in strawberry variety Chandler during ripening". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 40 (11): 2232. doi:10.1021/jf00023a036.