Propyl benzoate

Propyl benzoate is an organic chemical compound used as a food additive. It is an ester.

Propyl benzoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Propyl benzoate
Other names
n-propyl benzoate, benzoic acid propyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.017.292
EC Number
  • 219-020-8
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-8-12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3 Y
    Key: UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-2-8-12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3
    Key: UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYAH
  • O=C(OCCC)c1ccccc1
Properties
C10H12O2
Molar mass 164.201 g/mol
Appearance colorless oily liquid, nutty odor
Density 1.0230 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point −51.6 °C (−60.9 °F; 221.6 K)
Boiling point 230 °C (446 °F; 503 K)
insoluble
Solubility miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether
-105.00·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point 98 °C (208 °F; 371 K)
Safety data sheet (SDS) External MSDS
Related compounds
Related compounds
Methyl benzoate
Ethyl benzoate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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