n-Butyl propionate
CAS 590-01-2
EC 209-669-5
Formula C7H14O2
MW 130.18 g/mol
Solvents Food & NutritionPrinting & PackagingPersonal Care & Cosmetics Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
N-Butyl propionate (CAS 590-01-2, EC 209-669-5, formula C7H14O2) is an ester solvent also known as butyl propanoate, NSC 8449, and FEMA 2211. It carries no assigned E-code. It belongs to the propionate ester family and is classified under HS code 29155090.
In food and flavoring applications, butyl propionate functions as a FEMA 2211-listed flavoring agent, contributing apple and fruity top notes to confectionery and beverage formulations. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a mid-boiling solvent that dissolves nitrocellulose and acrylic resins, controlling evaporation rate and film formation. Personal care formulators use it as a carrier solvent to improve spreadability in fragrance and cosmetic bases.
N-Butyl propionate is available in technical and flavor-grade forms, with flavor-grade material conforming to FEMA and FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with documentation including SDS and certificate of analysis supplied on request.
In food and flavoring applications, butyl propionate functions as a FEMA 2211-listed flavoring agent, contributing apple and fruity top notes to confectionery and beverage formulations. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a mid-boiling solvent that dissolves nitrocellulose and acrylic resins, controlling evaporation rate and film formation. Personal care formulators use it as a carrier solvent to improve spreadability in fragrance and cosmetic bases.
N-Butyl propionate is available in technical and flavor-grade forms, with flavor-grade material conforming to FEMA and FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with documentation including SDS and certificate of analysis supplied on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -90 °C |
| Boiling Point | 146 °C |
| Density | 0.9 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 101 °F |
| Appearance | Butyl propionate is a flammable, colorless to straw-yellow liquid with an apple-like odor. |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. earthy sweet weak rose |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 0.2 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.6hPa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.401(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.67 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02
H
H226
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P280P501P370+P378P403+P235P303+P361+P353
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29155090 |
| UN Number | 1914 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Butyl Propanoatebutylpropinoatebutyl propionateButylpropionatbutylpropanoate1-butylpropanoate
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