Butyl propionate

Main uses:

Food flavoring, with a complex fruit aroma resembling apple, banana, and pineapple, is commonly used in the formulation of edible flavors such as banana, apple, mushroom, rum, ripe tropical fruits, plum, apricot, peach, and tobacco flavors. The recommended dosage in the final flavored food is approximately 4-27 mg/kg. It is also used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and synthetic resins, as well as for automotive topcoats, household appliance coatings, enamel, varnish, and printing inks.

Physicochemical properties:

It is a colorless and transparent liquid with an aroma similar to that of apples. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol, ether, and hydrocarbon compounds.

Melting point: -89.5℃

Boiling point: 145.5℃

Density: 0.875 g/mL (25℃)

Flash point: 38℃

Packing Specification:

200 kg/barrel, 1000 kg/ton barrel, or customized according to customer needs.

Storage conditions:

Sealed and protected from light, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from sources of ignition and oxidizers. This product is a flammable liquid and may form explosive vapor/air mixtures above 32℃.