Propanoic acid, butylester cas no:590-01-2
Synonyms: Propionicacid, butyl ester (6CI,8CI);Butyl propanoate;NSC 8449;n-Butyl propanoate;n-Butyl propionate;
NamePropanoic acid, butylester
CAS590-01-2
SynonymsPropionicacid, butyl ester (6CI,8CI);Butyl propanoate;NSC 8449;n-Butyl propanoate;n-Butyl propionate;
EINECS(EC#)209-669-5
Molecular FormulaC7H14O2
Molecular Weight130.19
AppearanceClear colourless liquid
refractive index1.4-1.402
storage tempFlammables area
Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
Hazardclass3
Hazard Skin and eye irritant. Flammable, moderate fire risk.
Risk R10
Safety
The safety information of Butyl propionate (CAS NO.590-01-2) is as follows:
Hazard Codes: Xi 
Risk Statements: 10-36/37/38
10: Flammable
36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements: 16-26-36/37/39
16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
RIDADR: UN 1914 3/PG 3
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: UE8245000
HazardClass: 3
PackingGroup: III
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. Dangerously flammable when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. Incompatible with oxidizing materials. See also ESTERS, n-BUTYL ALCOHOL, and PROPIONIC ACID.
| Organism |
Test Type |
Route |
Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) |
Effect |
Source |
| rabbit |
LD50 |
skin |
> 14gm/kg (14000mg/kg) |
|
Acute Toxicity Data. Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Part B. Vol. 1, Pg. 192, 1992. |
| rat |
LD50 |
oral |
5gm/kg (5000mg/kg) |
|
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 18, Pg. 661, 1980. |
