Propylene Glycol Diacetate

Description

1,2-Propylene diacetate · CAS 623-84-7 · C7H12O4. UNII 5Z492UNF9O. Boiling Point: 190 °C AT 762 MM HG; Boiling Point: 190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 190 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	623-84-7
PubChem CID	12198
Molecular formula	C7H12O4
IUPAC name	2-acetyloxypropyl acetate
UNII (FDA)	5Z492UNF9O
FEMA number	4464
JECFA number	1976

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	160.17
XLogP3	0.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	5
Exact Mass	160.07355886
Monoisotopic Mass	160.07355886
Topological Polar Surface Area	52.6
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	190 °C AT 762 MM HG
Boiling Point	190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	190 °C
Boiling Point	189-191 °C
Melting Point	-31 °C
Flash Point	86 °C
Solubility	1.00E+05 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Density	1.059 AT 20 °C/4 °C
Density	1.055-1.060 (20 °C)
Vapor Pressure	0.57 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID.
• Colourless liquid; Very mild fruity acetic aroma
• VERY SOL IN WATER; SOL IN ETHYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ETHER
• Solubility in water, g/100ml: 10 (good)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 960-JECFA 73/71
GHS notification summary	99.8% (2573 / 2579)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	99.8% (2573 / 2579)

Documented Uses

• Used as a research chemical; [HSDB] Used as a solvent for coatings, silkscreen printing inks, and resins; Also used as an emulsifier food additive, a plasticizer for cellulosics, and a coalescing agent for paints; [CHEMINFO]
• Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
• Silk-Screen Printing [Category: Other]
• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Solvents
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green half-circle - The chemical is expected to be of low concern
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms

Propylene glycol diacetate; 623-84-7; Propyleneglycol diacetate; 1,2-PROPYLENE DIACETATE; 1,2-Propanediol, diacetate; 1-(acetyloxy)propan-2-yl acetate; 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-diacetate; NSC 75843; DTXSID9044827; HSDB 5507; EINECS 210-817-6; Propane-1,2-diol diacetate; UNII-5Z492UNF9O; NSC-75843; BRN 1768914; FEMA NO. 4464

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1,2-Propylene diacetate?

CAS 623-84-7; molecular formula C7H12O4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 1,2-Propylene diacetate known by?

Propylene glycol diacetate, 623-84-7, Propyleneglycol diacetate, 1,2-PROPYLENE DIACETATE, 1,2-Propanediol, diacetate, 1-(acetyloxy)propan-2-yl acetate.

What is the regulatory status of 1,2-Propylene diacetate?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent; Flavoring Agents.

Is 1,2-Propylene diacetate classified as hazardous?

99.8% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2573 of 2579).

What are the key physical properties of 1,2-Propylene diacetate?

Boiling Point: 190 °C AT 762 MM HG; Boiling Point: 190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 190 °C; Boiling Point: 189-191 °C.

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