Methyl propionate
Also known as: EINECS 209-060-4, MFCD00009306, Methyl propanoate, Propanoic acid, methyl ester
Methyl propionate (CAS 554-12-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.105 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -88 °C, a boiling point of 67.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 6.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 554-12-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1142081-8
- Molecular Formula
- C4H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 88.105 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -88 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 67.9±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 6.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 88.052429 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 0.71 |
| Additional Property | 3 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 142.8±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.373 |
| Additional Property | 5 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
Customs & Trade Information
| 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl propionate?
The CAS number of Methyl propionate is 554-12-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl propionate?
Methyl propionate has molecular formula C4H8O2 and molecular weight 88.105 g/mol.
Is Methyl propionate hazardous?
Methyl propionate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl propionate?
For Methyl propionate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 1,1-Dibromoethane, acrylic acid methyl ester; Downstream Products: 2-Methyl-3-pentanone, 4-Cyano-4-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclohexanone, Methyl 3-bromopropanoate.
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