Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate
CAS 763-69-9
EC 212-112-9
Formula C7H14O3
MW 146.18 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (CAS 763-69-9), also known commercially as Ektapro EEP, Ucar Ester EEP, and by the synonym Ethyl 4-oxahexanoate, is an ether ester solvent and flavoring compound with the molecular formula C7H14O3. It carries no assigned E-code and is registered under EC number 212-112-9.
In food and flavor applications, it functions as a flavorant by contributing mild fruity and estery notes to finished formulations. As a solvent and carrier in personal care and cosmetic products, its ether-ester structure provides good solvency for resins and film-forming polymers while supporting controlled evaporation rates in coating and fragrance delivery systems.
Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate is supplied in liquid form and is available in food-grade quality meeting FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and is classified under HS code 29189900. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial procurement volumes.
In food and flavor applications, it functions as a flavorant by contributing mild fruity and estery notes to finished formulations. As a solvent and carrier in personal care and cosmetic products, its ether-ester structure provides good solvency for resins and film-forming polymers while supporting controlled evaporation rates in coating and fragrance delivery systems.
Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate is supplied in liquid form and is available in food-grade quality meeting FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and is classified under HS code 29189900. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial procurement volumes.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -75 °C |
| Boiling Point | 169-171 °C |
| Density | 0.9282 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 126 °F |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 1.6 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.0 hPa (25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.405(lit.) |
| Log P | 1.47 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02 GHS07
H
H226H320H336H412
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P271P273P280P319P405P501P264+P265P304+P340P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29189900 |
| UN Number | 3272 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Ethyl 3-Ethoxypropanoateethyl beta-ethoxypropionateEEPEktapro EEPUcar Ester EEPEktapro EEP SolventEthyl 4-oxahexanoate
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