Vinyl propionate
Also known as: Ethenyl propanoate, Propanoic acid, ethenyl ester, Propanoic acid, ethenylester, Propionic acid vinyl ester, Propionyloxy-ethene, Vinylpropanoate, Ethenylpropanoate, Propanoicacid,ethenylester
Vinyl propionate (CAS 105-38-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molecular weight of 100.11600 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −80 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 94-95 °C(lit.), a density of 0.919 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 6.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 105-38-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-324-7
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 100.11600 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −80 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 94-95 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.919 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 6.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 100.05200 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.08310 |
| Vapor Pressure | 50.4mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.403(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
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 Vinyl propionate?
The CAS number of Vinyl propionate is 105-38-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vinyl propionate?
Vinyl propionate has molecular formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.11600 g/mol.
Is Vinyl propionate hazardous?
Vinyl propionate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Vinyl propionate?
For Vinyl propionate, Upstream Products: vinyl acetate, Propionyl chloride, Acetylene; Downstream Products: (S)-(-)-1-Phenylethanol, (R)-(+)-1-Phenylethanol, (S)-(+)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol.
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