| Identification | ||
| Name | Methyl propionate | |
| Synonyms | Propanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl propylate | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 554-12-1 | |
| EINECS | 209-060-4 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.915 | |
| Melting point | -88 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 78-79 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.377 | |
| Flash point | -2 ºC | |
| Water solubility | 5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC | |