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propyl acetate

C₅H₁₀O₂
100%
Structural formula of propyl acetate

propyl acetate, propyl ethanoate, acetic acid propyl ester

Propyl acetate occurs as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic pear odor and taste.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 102
Density 890 g/m³
Melting point -95.1 ℃-139 ℉178 K 
Boiling point 102 ℃215 ℉375 K 
Partition coeff. (logP) 1.24
Solubility (water)0.185 mol/L18.9 g/L 

Synthesis of propyl acetate


Compound added to the database on April 27, 2019, last modified on September 15, 2022.