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CAS Number: 105-37-3
Sum Formula: C5H10O2
Molar Mass: 102.1 g/mol
German Synonyms: Ethylpropionat | Propansäureethylester
English Synonyms: Ethyl propionate | Propanoic acid ethyl ester
EC Index Number: 607-028-00-8
EC Number: 203-291-4
Temperature Class: T1
Explosion Group: IIA (estimated)
Structural Formula Propanoic acid ethyl ester

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GHS Hazard and Category:
  • Flam. Liq. 2: flammable liquids, category 2
GHS Pictogram:
pictogram flammable





GHS Signal Word: Danger
GHS Hazard Statement:
  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Antoine parameters
1 1973 Boublik, T.; Fried, V.; Hala, E. 6.99492 Torr UTI: 128-576-2829/0-39
UTI: 128-576-2829/0-39;
Line no Upper temperature limit of Antoine equation Lower temperature limit of Antoine equation Antoine constant C Antoine constant B Antoine constant A
  • recommended value
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • defined value
  • by regression
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
1 < 98 °C > 33 °C 207.396 °C 1260.621 °C 6.99492 Torr
Bibliographic data
Title The Vapour Pressures of Pure Substances
Author Boublik, T.; Fried, V.; Hala, E.
Year 1973
Publisher Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company;Amsterdam,
Abstract English Selected values of the temperature dependence of the vapor pres- sures of some pure substances in the normal and low pressure region
Language ENGL
Boiling point
1 1941 Berger, H. 1013.25 hPa 99 °C UTI: 15-576-2817/0-39
UTI: 15-576-2817/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 99 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 1013.25 hPa 99 °C UTI: 1-576-2807/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2807/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 99 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1950 PTB 1013.25 hPa 99 °C UTI: 8-576-2812/0-39
UTI: 8-576-2812/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 99 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author PTB
Year 1950
Title Tabelle des Labors III-B
Database PTB
Publisher PTB, Labor III-B; Braunschweig
Language GERM
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa 99 °C UTI: 1000-576-2849/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2849/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 99 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
5 1994 1013.25 hPa 98.9 °C UTI: 16-576-2821/0-39
UTI: 16-576-2821/0-39;
Line no Boiling temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • saturated
1 98.9 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Year 1994
Title Fire-hazard Properties of certain Flammable Liquids, Gases and Volatile Solids
Publisher National Fire Protection Association
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
Density
1 1941 Berger, H. 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 0.891 g/cm3 UTI: 15-576-2818/0-39
UTI: 15-576-2818/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 0.891 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 0.891 g/cm3 UTI: 1-576-2808/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2808/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 0.891 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1950 PTB 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 0.891 g/cm3 UTI: 8-576-2813/0-39
UTI: 8-576-2813/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 0.891 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author PTB
Year 1950
Title Tabelle des Labors III-B
Database PTB
Publisher PTB, Labor III-B; Braunschweig
Language GERM
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 0.89 g/cm3 UTI: 1000-576-2850/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2850/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 0.89 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
5 1994 1013.25 hPa 20 °C 0.891 g/cm3 UTI: 16-576-2822/0-39
UTI: 16-576-2822/0-39;
Line no Density Temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • at atmospheric pressure and room temperature
1 0.891 g/cm3 20 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Year 1994
Title Fire-hazard Properties of certain Flammable Liquids, Gases and Volatile Solids
Publisher National Fire Protection Association
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
Diffusion coefficient
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 20 °C 0.08 cm2/s UTI: 1000-576-2853/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2853/0-39;
Line no Diffusion coefficient Temperature
  • defined value
  • at room temperature
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at room temperature
  • property of pure substance
1 0.08 cm2/s 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Melting point
1 1941 Berger, H. -74 °C UTI: 15-576-2816/0-39
UTI: 15-576-2816/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 -74 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 -72.8 °C UTI: 1-576-2806/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2806/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • property of pure substance
1 -72.8 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1013.25 hPa -74 °C UTI: 1000-576-2854/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2854/0-39;
Line no Melting temperature Pressure
  • defined value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
  • property of pure substance
  • recommended value
  • at atmospheric pressure
  • saturated
1 -74 °C 1013.25 hPa
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
Relative gas density
1 1941 Berger, H. 3.52 UTI: 15-576-2819/0-39
UTI: 15-576-2819/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.52
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
2 1950 3.52 UTI: 1-576-2809/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2809/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.52
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
3 1950 PTB 3.52 UTI: 8-576-2814/0-39
UTI: 8-576-2814/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.52
Bibliographic data
Author PTB
Year 1950
Title Tabelle des Labors III-B
Database PTB
Publisher PTB, Labor III-B; Braunschweig
Language GERM
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 3.52 UTI: 1000-576-2851/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2851/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.52
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
5 1994 3.52 UTI: 16-576-2823/0-39
UTI: 16-576-2823/0-39;
Line no Relative gas density
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.52
Bibliographic data
Year 1994
Title Fire-hazard Properties of certain Flammable Liquids, Gases and Volatile Solids
Publisher National Fire Protection Association
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
Solubility in water
1 2009 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 25 °C 22 g/l UTI: 228-576-2846/0-39
UTI: 228-576-2846/0-39;
Line no Solubility in water Temperature
  • defined value
  • property of pure substance
  • property of pure substance
1 22 g/l 25 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 2009
Title Wasserlöslichkeit
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43
Language GERM
  • The oxidizing agent is air with an oxygen content of 20.95 % by volume. In the data base it is usually not specified as mixture component. Exceptions are highlighted.
  • Pressure values are absolute, not gauge pressures.
  • Impurities can strongly influence characteristic safety data, particulary if the properties of the impurity considerably deviate from the respective properties of the pure substance.
  • Safety characteristics are only displayed if evaluated data are available.
  • Values can be cited by using the UTI number of the table (Uniform Table Identifier).
  • Color Codes:         recommended value             no recommendation               do not use value

Autoignition Temperature
1 1997 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 455 °C UTI: 4007-576-2858/0-39
UTI: 4007-576-2858/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • recommended value
  • experimental
  • international standard method
  • property of pure substance
1 455 °C [A]
[A] IEC 79-4: Method of Test for Ignition Temperature, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive G; Replaced by IEC-60079-20-1 in 1975
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 1997
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kenngrößen: Messwerte 1997 des PTB-Laboratoriums 3.31
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.31
Language GERM
2 1948 Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E. 440 °C ... 476 °C UTI: 26-576-2828/0-39
UTI: 26-576-2828/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 440 °C [1]
2 476 °C
[1] in oxygen
Bibliographic data
Title Determination of Ignition Temperatures of Combustible Liquids and Gases
Author Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E.
Year 1948
Journal Title Anal. Chem.
Volume 20
Issue 3
Pages 238-241
Publisher Anal. Chem.
Language ENGL
3 1950 477 °C UTI: 1-576-2811/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2811/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 477 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
4 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 475 °C UTI: 1000-576-2852/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2852/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • according to german standard
  • property of pure substance
1 475 °C [A]
[A] DIN 51794: Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature; measurements are technically identical to those of ISO/IEC 80079-20-1 but results are treated differently.
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
5 1975 Yagyu, S. 445 °C UTI: 179-576-2832/0-39
UTI: 179-576-2832/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • experimental
  • international standard method
  • property of pure substance
1 445 °C [A]
[A] IEC 79-4: Method of Test for Ignition Temperature, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive G; Replaced by IEC-60079-20-1 in 1975
Bibliographic data
Title Data for Ignition Temperature(1st and 2nd)
Author Yagyu, S.
Year 1975
Publisher RIIS
Language JAPN
6 1994 477 °C UTI: 16-576-2825/0-39
UTI: 16-576-2825/0-39;
Line no Autoignition Temperature
  • methode not internationally standardized
  • property of pure substance
1 477 °C
Bibliographic data
Year 1994
Title Fire-hazard Properties of certain Flammable Liquids, Gases and Volatile Solids
Publisher National Fire Protection Association
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
Flash point
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 12 °C UTI: 1000-576-2847/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2847/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • recommended value
  • experimental
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 12 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
2 1941 Berger, H. 12 °C UTI: 15-576-2820/0-39
UTI: 15-576-2820/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 12 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe
Author Berger, H.
Year 1941
Publisher Edmund Stein u. Co.
Publisher City Potsdam
Language GERM
3 1950 12 °C UTI: 1-576-2810/0-39
UTI: 1-576-2810/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 12 °C
Bibliographic data
Title Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids
Year 1950
Journal Title The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma
Publisher The Factory Mutual Engineering Division
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
4 1950 PTB 12 °C UTI: 8-576-2815/0-39
UTI: 8-576-2815/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 12 °C
Bibliographic data
Author PTB
Year 1950
Title Tabelle des Labors III-B
Database PTB
Publisher PTB, Labor III-B; Braunschweig
Language GERM
5 1994 12.2 °C UTI: 16-576-2824/0-39
UTI: 16-576-2824/0-39;
Line no Flash point
  • closed cup
  • property of pure substance
1 12.2 °C
Bibliographic data
Year 1994
Title Fire-hazard Properties of certain Flammable Liquids, Gases and Volatile Solids
Publisher National Fire Protection Association
Publisher City Boston
Language ENGL
Explosion limits
Lower explosion limit
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 1.8 Vol% ± 10 % UTI: 1000-576-2855/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2855/0-39;
Line no Lower explosion limit
  • recommended value
  • property of pure substance
1 1.8 Vol% ± 10 %
2 75 g/m3 ± 10 % ⚠
⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
2 1952 Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W. 1.9 Vol% UTI: 22-576-2826/0-39
UTI: 22-576-2826/0-39;
Line no Lower explosion limit
  • property of pure substance
1 1.9 Vol%
Bibliographic data
Title Limits of Flammability of Gases and Vapours
Author Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W.
Year 1952
Publisher United States Government Printing Office
Publisher City Washington
Language ENGL
Upper explosion limit
1 1963 Nabert, K.; Schön, G. 11 Vol% ± 5 % UTI: 1000-576-2856/0-39
UTI: 1000-576-2856/0-39;
Line no Upper explosion limit
  • recommended value
  • property of pure substance
1 11 Vol% ± 5 %
2 470 g/m3 ± 5 % ⚠
⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C
Bibliographic data
Author Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
Year 1963
Title Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag)
Publisher Deutscher Eichverlag
Publisher City Braunschweig
Abstract English Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures.
Language GERM
2 1952 Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W. 11 Vol% UTI: 22-576-2827/0-39
UTI: 22-576-2827/0-39;
Line no Upper explosion limit
  • property of pure substance
1 11 Vol%
Bibliographic data
Title Limits of Flammability of Gases and Vapours
Author Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W.
Year 1952
Publisher United States Government Printing Office
Publisher City Washington
Language ENGL
Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air
1 2005 Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) 3.1 Mol% UTI: 220-576-2845/0-39
UTI: 220-576-2845/0-39;
Line no Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air
  • recommended value
  • property of pure substance
1 3.1 Mol%
Bibliographic data
Author Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Year 2005
Title Berechnete molare stöchiometrische Brenngasanteile in Luft (c_stoech)
Database PTB
Publisher Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43
Language GERM

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