N-Propyl Acetate is a chemical compound used as a solvent and an example of an ester. This clear, colorless liquid is known by its characteristic odor of pears. Due to this fact, it is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive. It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol (known as a condensation reaction), often
via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct.
Application:
N-Propyl Acetate mainly used as solvent in printing inks, especially in flexographic and special screen printing inks, also used as a safe and pro-environment solvent for food package printing ink industry and used in PTA(purified tereph-thalic acid) industry. With strong ability to dissolve many natural and synthetic resins (e.g. cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resin) Coatings for automotive and plastic Solvents for cosmetics and personal care, for fragrances.
Specifications:
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
RESULT
PURITY:
99.5%MIN
99.77%
PT-CO HAZEN
10MAX
4.885
MOISTURE:
0.1%MAX
0.034%
DENSITY
0.885-0.890
0.886
EVAPORATION RESIDUE g/100ml
0.005Max
0.00334
DISTILLATION RAGNE(760 mmHg)
100-110
100-110
PRELIMINARY BOILING POINT
100℃
100℃
FINAL BOILING POINT
112℃MAX
112℃
ACID VALUE
0.01%MAX
0.003%
Packaging & Transportation:
Packing in 180kg steel drum, 14.4mt/20’fcl without pallet. Keep in cool and dry place.
