Propyl acetate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Acetic acid n-propyl ester; Acetic acid, propyl ester; CAS number: 109-60-4; n-Propylacetate; n-Propylethanoate; Propyl acetate (mehrdeutig); Propylacetate (mehrdeutig); Propyl ethanoate

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Propyl acetate, the acetic acid ester of propionic acid is a naturally occurring, pleasantly smelling, colourless ester compound with the molecular formula C5H10O2. Propyl acetate is found in apples, among others.

Propyl acetate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a solvent (dissolves other substances). Technically, Propyl acetate is used as a solvent for lacquers and printing inks.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer