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METHYL PROPIONATE

Methyl propanoate

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 554-12-1

CAS 554-12-1PubChem CID 11124

Methyl propionate

Methyl propionate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 28 °F. Density about the same as water. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Used for flavoring and as a solvent. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: methyl propanoate

Molecular formula: C4H8O2
Molecular weight: 88.11 g/mol
Exact mass: 88.052429494 Da
XLogP3: 0.8
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Methyl propylatePropionate de methyleFEMA No. 2742FEMA Number 2742Methyl Propionate (natural)NSC 9375HSDB 5688EINECS 209-060-4

16 more reported names

UNII-NB21C0D33WBRN 1737628NB21C0D33WAI3-10621NSC-93754-02-00-00704 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)RefChem:6027209-060-4Propanoic acid, methyl esterMethylpropionatePROPIONIC ACID METHYL ESTERPropionic acid, methyl esterPropanoic acid methyl esterMethylester kyseliny propionoveMethyl ester of propanoic acidWE(1:0/3:0)

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:89873
ChEMBL:CHEMBL3183973
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID7027201
PubMed:22880620
PubMed:22369235
PubMed:21816034
PubMed:21797203
PubMed:21754071
PubMed:21587839
PubMed:21425877
PubMed:21304743
PubMed:21060738
PubMed:20527186
PubMed:20479965
PubMed:20411107

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Inventory details for METHYL PROPIONATE

INCI name

METHYL PROPIONATE

Description

Methyl propanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40797
Imported identity: METHYL PROPIONATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL PROPIONATE

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Key data

CAS

554-12-1

209-060-4

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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METHYL PROPYL DIKETONEPERFUMING

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METHYL ROSINATEFILM FORMING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

METHYL SALICYLATEDENATURANT, FLAVOURING, ORAL CARE, PERFUMING, SOOTHING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL PROPIONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL PROPIONATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL PROPIONATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL PROPIONATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL PROPIONATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for METHYL PROPIONATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL PROPIONATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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