n-Propyl acetate
- Benchmark: Benchmark 2
- Assessed: 2023-06-21
- Expires: 2028-06-21
Used primarily in Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, and Solvents & Cleaning applications, n-Propyl acetate is specifically used in flavoring agent, fragrance, and solvent.
n-Propyl acetate is an ester that is highly miscible with common organic solvents and is used primarily
as a solvent in coatings and printing. It is also used in cosmetic and fragrance formulations and as a
flavoring agent due to its odor similar to pears. N-Propyl acetate is manufactured via the direct esterification of 1-propanol and acetic acid in the presence of heat and a strong acid.
Chemical Synonyms Propyl acetate; Acetic acid, propyl ester; Propyl ethanoate; 1-Acetoxypropane; 1-Propyl acetate; n-Propyl ethanoate; Acetic acid, n-propyl ester; n-Propanol ac
Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Solvents & Cleaning