Methyl propionate colorless transparent liquid slightly soluble in water, can be miscible soluble in ethanol, ether. It has the general properties of esters and is easily hydrolyzed in the presence of caustic bases. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources, and the temperature of the reservoir should not exceed 37ºC. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers and acids, and should not be mixed. Methyl propionate is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, nitro spray paint, paint, varnish, etc. It can also be used as a solvent for spices and condiments, and is also used as an intermediate for organic synthesis. 1. Obtained by esterification of propionic acid and methanol. Add 5kg propionic acid; 3kg methanol and 300g sulfuric acid were mixed, heated for reflux for 6-8h, the sulfuric acid layer was separated, and the ester layer was cooled. The ester layer was washed in salt water with the same volume of crude ester, washed with sodium carbonate solution to no acid, and then dried and fractionated to obtain 3.5L methyl propionate. Used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, nitro spray paint, paint, varnish, etc., can also be used as a solvent for spices and condiments. It is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. 2. Used as solvent and flavoring.
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