Propyl formate
ALDRICH/W294306 - ≥97%
Synonym: n-Propyl methanoate
CAS Number: 110-74-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.11
EC Number: 203-798-0
MDL Number: MFCD00003295
Linear Formula: HCOOCH2CH2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| autoignition temp. | 851 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 80-81 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Halal |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-3-6-4-5/h4 |
| InChI key | KFNNIILCVOLYIR-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −93 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | berry; green; ethereal; fruity; rum; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=O)OCCC |
| vapor density | 3.03 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 100 mmHg ( 29.5 °C) |
| 50 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 - H335 - H335 + H336 - H336 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-36/37-67 |
| Safety Statements | 9-16-24-33 |
| RIDADR | UN1281 - class 3 - PG 2 - Propyl formates |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 26.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | -3 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 80-81 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −93 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2943 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |



