Methyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 554-12-1
A fresh fruity note with a strawberry and apple character and a soft rum facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fermented |
| Descriptor 3 | Fresh |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 554-12-1 |
| INCI Name | Methyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 88.11 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl propanoate |
| InChIKey | RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
methyl propanoate, nat. methyl propionate, methyl propionate, natural, methyl propylate, methylpropanoate, methylpropionate, propanoic acid methyl ester, propanoic acid, methyl ester, propionic acid methyl ester, propionic acid, methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 79.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -88.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 6.11 °C |
| Density | 0.91300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.37500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 142.778000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.840 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, 6.24E+04 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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