Propanoic acid, ethenylester

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Propanoic acid, ethenylester Structure
Propanoic acid, ethenylester structure
Common Name Propanoic acid, ethenylester
CAS Number 105-38-4 Molecular Weight 100.11600
Density 0.919 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) Boiling Point 94-95 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C5H8O2 Melting Point −80 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 43 °F
Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

Summary: Vinyl propionate, also known as Propanoic acid, ethenylester, has a CAS number of 105-38-4. Its molecular formula is C5H8O2 with a molecular weight of 100.11600. The melting point is -80°C, and the boiling point is 94-95°C. Its density is 0.919 g/mL at 25°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name vinyl propionate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.919 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point 94-95 °C(lit.)
Melting Point −80 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C5H8O2
Molecular Weight 100.11600
Flash Point 43 °F
Exact Mass 100.05200
PSA 26.30000
LogP 1.08310
Vapour Pressure 50.4mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction n20/D 1.403(lit.)
InChIKey UIWXSTHGICQLQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C=COC(=O)CC
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UF8575000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Propionic acid, vinyl ester
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
105-38-4
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1741731
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
10
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H8-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
100.13
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
2VO1U1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
TYPE OF TEST :
Open irritation test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration into the eye
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration into the eye
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
4760 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LCLo - Lowest published lethal concentration
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
4000 ppm/4H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
10 mL/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM :
Human Lymphocyte
DOSE/DURATION :
400 umol/L
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 279,75,1992

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H315-H319
Precautionary Statements P210-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F,Xn
Risk Phrases R11
Safety Phrases S9-S16-S26-S29-S33-S36/37
RIDADR UN 3272 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 1
RTECS UF8575000
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 3
HS Code 2915509000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: New Journal of Chemistry, , vol. 32, # 4 p. 738 - 742

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2915509000
Summary 2915509000 propionic acid, its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Propionsaeure-vinylester
Propanoicacid,ethenylester
EINECS 203-293-5
Vinylpropionat
Vinyl Propionate
vinylpropanoate
propionyloxy-ethene
Ethenylpropanoate
Propionic acid vinyl
MFCD00027004
vinyl
Propionic Acid Vinyl Ester

 Propanoic acid, ethenylester | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of vinyl propionate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of vinyl propionate is 26.30000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of vinyl propionate?
A: Molecular weight of vinyl propionate is 100.11600.
Q: What are the upstream materials of vinyl propionate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of vinyl propionate: 108-05-4;4387-13-7;79-03-8;74-86-2;54509-73-8;71-43-2.
Q: What is the LogP of vinyl propionate?
A: LogP of vinyl propionate is 1.08310.
Q: What is the boiling point of vinyl propionate?
A: Boiling point of vinyl propionate is 94-95 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular formula of vinyl propionate?
A: Molecular formula of vinyl propionate is C5H8O2.
Q: What are the downstream products of vinyl propionate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of vinyl propionate: 188754-03-2;1445-91-6;1517-69-7;107832-32-6;2759-55-9;22323-82-6;14347-78-5;62244-19-3;581-47-5.
Q: What is the safety information for vinyl propionate?
A: Safety information for vinyl propionate: S9-S16-S26-S29-S33-S36/37.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of vinyl propionate?
A: SMILES notation of vinyl propionate is C=COC(=O)CC.
Q: What are the storage conditions for vinyl propionate?
A: Storage conditions for vinyl propionate: 2-8°C.

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