Propyl acetate, C5H10O2
Propyl acetate (C5H10O2) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor similar to pears. It is an ester formed from the reaction of propanol and acetic acid. Propyl acetate exists in two isomeric forms: **n-propyl acetate** and **isopropyl acetate**. Both isomers are used as solvents in coatings, inks, adhesives, and fragrances due to their effective solvency and fast evaporation rates.
n-Propyl acetate
n-Propyl acetate has the structure CH3-COO-CH2-CH2-CH3, where the acetate group is attached to a primary carbon atom.
Chemical formula
CH3-COO-CH2-CH2-CH3
Other names
- Propyl acetate
- n-Propyl acetate
- 1-Propyl acetate
- Propyl ethanoate
- Acetic acid propyl ester
- Acetic acid n-propyl ester
- n-Propyl ethanoate
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Isopropyl acetate
Isopropyl acetate has the structure CH3-COO-CH(CH3)2, where the acetate group is attached to a secondary carbon atom.
Chemical formula
CH3-COO-CH(CH3)2
Other names
- 2-Propyl acetate
- Isopropyl acetate
- Acetic acid isopropyl ester
- Isopropyl ethanoate
- 1-Methylethyl acetate
- Acetic acid 1-methylethyl ester
- Acetic acid 2-propyl ester
- Isopropyl ester of acetic acid
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