Description

Propyl Acetate is a clear, colorless ester with a characteristic pear-like odor. It serves as a highly effective and versatile solvent with excellent solvency for a wide range of resins, oils, and cellulose derivatives. This makes it a critical component for formulators and manufacturers in the coatings, printing inks, and chemical synthesis industries seeking a balance of performance, evaporation rate, and user safety.

Application

• Solvent for Coatings and Inks: A primary component in lacquers, enamels, and printing inks due to its favorable evaporation rate and solvency power for nitrocellulose, acrylics, and other resins.
• Chemical Synthesis & Extraction: Used as a reaction medium, extracting agent, and as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Employed as a synthetic flavoring agent (pear, apple notes) in food products and as a fragrance component in perfumes and cosmetics.
• Cleaning and Degreasing Formulations: An active ingredient in industrial cleaners, degreasers, and paint strippers for its ability to dissolve oils and greases.
• Adhesive and Sealant Production: Functions as a solvent in the manufacture of various adhesives and sealants to control viscosity and drying time.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a solvent for chromatography and various analytical procedures in research and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propyl Acetate
CAS No.	109-60-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Propyl Acetate; 1-Propyl Acetate; Acetic Acid n-Propyl Ester; Acetic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl Ethanoate; n-Propyl Ethanoate; Propylacetat; Octan propylu
EINECS	203-686-1

Quality Control

Our Propyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.887 - 0.893
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.384 - 1.388
Distillation Range	100 - 103°C
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.02 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.10 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.