Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Uses
Pentyl propionate, an ester, has been employed for the evaluation of experimental values of H
Em and V
Em at 318.15K for the binary mixtures of alkyl propanoates with alkanes.
Definition
ChEBI: A propanoate ester of pentan-1-ol.
General Description
Colorless liquid with an apple-like odor. Floats on water.
Reactivity Profile
N-PENTYL PROPIONATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire.
Flammability and Explosibility
Flammable
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by
ingestion and skin contact. An eye irritant. A
flammable liquid. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for n-pentyl proprionate is 21 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.
