Isopropyl propionate

Structural formula
General
Surname	Isopropyl propionate
other names	Isopropyl propionate
Molecular formula	C 6 H 12 O 2
Brief description	colorless liquid with an aromatic odor
External identifiers / databases
EC number	211-300-8
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.274
PubChem	12508
ChemSpider	11992
Wikidata	Q65225528
properties
Molar mass	116.16 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.87 g cm −3
Melting point	−76 ° C
boiling point	109-110 ° C
solubility	sparingly soluble in water (6 g l −1 at 25 ° C); miscible with ethanol;
Refractive index	1.384-1.390 (20 ° C)
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling from Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) , expanded if necessary danger
H and P phrases	H: 225
	P: 210-240-280-303 + 361 + 353-403 + 235-501
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

Isopropyl propionate is a chemical compound from the group of carboxylic acid esters .

Occurrence

Isopropyl propionate has been found in raspberries , currants , kumquat peel oil , papaya and plum brandy.

Extraction and presentation

Isopropyl propionate can be obtained by direct esterification of a benzene solution in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid. It can also be represented by the reaction of isopropyl alcohol with sulfuric acid and propionic acid .

properties

Isopropyl propionate is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is sparingly soluble in water. The compound has a bittersweet taste reminiscent of plums.

use

Isopropyl propionate is used as a flavoring agent.

safety instructions

The vapors of isopropyl propionate can form an explosive mixture with air ( flash point approx. 12 ° C, ignition temperature 425 ° C).

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Entry on isopropyl propionate in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on December 11, 2018(JavaScript required) .
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 1-4200-3787-0 , pp. 972 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).
↑ Entry on isopropyl propionate in the Classification and Labeling Inventory of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), accessed on December 11, 2018. Manufacturers or distributors can expand the harmonized classification and labeling .
^ Alfred Wagner: Aroma substances; Short manual for flavor and non-alcoholic drinks ... Steinkopff, 1933, OCLC 1123367234 , p. 78 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[GESTIS-1] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Entry on isopropyl propionate in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on December 11, 2018(JavaScript required) .

[George_A._Burdock-2] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 1-4200-3787-0 , pp. 972 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).

[CLP_100.010.274-3] Entry on isopropyl propionate in the Classification and Labeling Inventory of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), accessed on December 11, 2018. Manufacturers or distributors can expand the harmonized classification and labeling .

[Alfred_Wagner-4] Alfred Wagner: Aroma substances; Short manual for flavor and non-alcoholic drinks ... Steinkopff, 1933, OCLC 1123367234 , p. 78 ( limited preview in Google Book search).