Propyl formate
Ameisensäurepropylester · Μεθανικός προπυλεστέρας · Formiate de propyle · Mrówczan propylu · Metanoato de propila · 甲酸丙酯 · 폼산 프로필 · Propil format
| CAS | 110-74-7 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-798-0 |
| UN | 1281 |
| Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molar mass | 88.11 g/mol |
| Flash point | -7.1 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 455 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.04 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H319, H335, H336 |
Propyl formate is a carboxylic ester. N-propyl formate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Slightly soluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water.