Octyl propionate
Agent Name
Octyl propionate
Alternative Name
Propanoic acid, octyl ester
CAS Number
142-60-9
Formula
C11-H22-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Octyl propanoate; Octyl propionate (natural); Propanoic acid, octyl ester; Propionic acid, octyl ester; n-Octyl propanoate; n-Octyl propionate; [ChemIDplus] 1039 Octyl propionate Natural; Propionic acid Octyl ester; [Advanced BioTech MSDS]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with an odor of myrtle berries; [Advanced BioTech MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used in flavorings; [Advanced BioTech MSDS]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Advanced BioTech MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: