Product Description

Product Name:	PROPYL BENZOATE
Synonyms:	1-propylbenzoate;n-Propylbenzoate(BNP);Benzoic acid propyl;Propyl benzoate,99%;Propyl benzoate 99%;BENZOIC ACID N-PROPYL ESTER;BENZOIC ACID PROPYL ESTER;FEMA 2931
CAS:	2315-68-6
MF:	C10H12O2
MW:	164.2
EINECS:	219-020-8
Product Categories:	Organics;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
Mol File:	2315-68-6.mol

Appearance and properties: colorless viscous liquid

Density: 1.026 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Boiling point: 229.5 °C766 mm Hg(lit.)

Melting point: -51 °C

Flash point: 209 °F

Refractive index: n20/D 1.501(lit.)

Vapor pressure: 0.0625mmHg at 25°C

Production method

It is formed by transesterification of methyl benzoate and propanol in the presence of sodium propanol. It is prepared by co-heating benzoyl sulfate and propanol at 90 ~ 95℃. Refining method: contains impurities such as free acids and alcohols. Wash with sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate solution when refining. Dry with anhydrous potassium carbonate or sodium sulfate.

Use

GB 2760--1996 is specified as a permissible flavor for food and is also used as a solvent.

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