Methyl propionate
TL;DR: Methyl propionate (CAS 554-12-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H8O2 and molecular weight 88.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
methyl propanoate
Also Known As: METHYL PROPIONATE, Methyl propanoate, Methyl propylate, Methylpropionate, Propanoic acid, methyl ester
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 88.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 49.0 |
| Melting Point | -125 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 175.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.937 at 39 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 28 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 40 mmHg at 52 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3775 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl propionate is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methyl propionate (CAS 554-12-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Methyl propionate is a heterocyclic building block identified by CAS number 554-12-1 and the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.05 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.937 at 39 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: 50 to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as METHYL PROPIONATE and Methyl propanoate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methyl propionate
Property Insights of Methyl propionate
The XLogP value of 0.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Methyl propionate. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Methyl propionate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl propionate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl propionate?
The CAS number of Methyl propionate is 554-12-1.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl propionate?
The molecular formula of Methyl propionate is C4H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl propionate?
The molecular weight of Methyl propionate is 88.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl propionate?
Methyl propionate is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methyl propionate (CAS 554-12-1) with...
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