Ethyl propionate
Agent Name
Ethyl propionate
CAS Number
105-37-3
Formula
C5-H10-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethyl propanoate; Ethyl propionate (natural); Ethylester kyseliny propionove [Czech]; Propanoic acid, ethyl ester; Propionate d'ethyle [French]; Propionic acid, ethyl ester; Propionic ester; Propionic ether; [ChemIDplus] UN1195
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent (cellulose ethers/esters, lacquers, and resins), flavoring and fragrance agent, and cutting agent (pyroxylin); [HSDB]
Comments
Flammable liquid; [Hawley] Irritating to skin and eyes; [HSDB] Highly flammable; An eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CAMEO] Inhalation can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ORGANIC SOLVENTS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
35.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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