N-propyl Acetate

Description

N-propyl acetate is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C₅H₁₀O₂. It is a clear, colourless ester that has a distinguishable acetate odour, is highly flammable, highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but only slightly miscible in water. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol (known as a condensation reaction), often via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a by product.

Coating
As a solvent

Printing Ink
As a solvent

Flavor and Fragrance
As Ingredients