Methyl propionate, 99%
Methyl propionate, 99%
Methyl propionate, 99%
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Methyl propionate, 99%

CAS: 554-12-1 | C4H8O2 | 88.106 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS554-12-1
IUPAC Namemethyl propanoate
Molecular FormulaC4H8O2
InChI KeyRJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(=O)OC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.3750-1.3780 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
It is commonly used in organic synthesis. It undergoes vapor-phase aldol condensation with formaldehyde to form methyl methacrylate.

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Applications
It is commonly used in organic synthesis. It undergoes vapor-phase aldol condensation with formaldehyde to form methyl methacrylate.

Solubility
Soluble in water (5g/L).

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Rose-Marie Moravie.; Jacques Corset. Conformational behaviour and vibrational spectra of methyl propionate. Chemical Physics Letters. 1974, 26, (2), 210-214.
  2. Giancarlo Albanesi.; Pietro Moggi. Methyl methacrylate by gas phase catalytic condensation of formaldehyde with methyl propionate. Applied Catalysis. 1983, 6, (3), 293-306.