Methyl propionate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11467127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14944.AE	100 mL
11477127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14944.AP	500 mL
11487127	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14944.0F	2500 mL

Description

It is commonly used in organic synthesis. It undergoes vapor-phase aldol condensation with formaldehyde to form methyl methacrylate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is commonly used in organic synthesis. It undergoes vapor-phase aldol condensation with formaldehyde to form methyl methacrylate.

Solubility
Soluble in water (5g/L).

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 554-12-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.106
• InChI Key: RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 11124
• SMILES: CCC(=O)OC

• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00009306
• Synonym: methyl propionate, propanoic acid, methyl ester, methyl propylate, methylpropionate, propionic acid, methyl ester, propionate de methyle, propanoic acid methyl ester, fema number 2742, propionic acid methyl ester, methyl propionate natural
• IUPAC Name: methyl propanoate

Specifications

• CAS: 554-12-1
• Density: 0.915
• Flash Point: -2°C (28°F)
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00009306
• Beilstein: 1737628
• Synonym: methyl propionate, propanoic acid, methyl ester, methyl propylate, methylpropionate, propionic acid, methyl ester, propionate de methyle, propanoic acid methyl ester, fema number 2742, propionic acid methyl ester, methyl propionate natural
• InChI Key: RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: methyl propanoate
• PubChem CID: 11124
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Propionate

• Melting Point: °C to 88°C
• Boiling Point: 78°C to 80°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.377
• UN Number: UN1248
• Merck Index: 14,6112
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (5g/L).
• SMILES: CCC(=O)OC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.106
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H332

P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H315-H319-H332

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Methyl propionate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl propionate

RUO – Research Use Only