n-propyl acetate is used as a solvent. It plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks. It is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor. It acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.
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Applications
n-propyl acetate is used as a solvent. It plays an important role in the printing inks industry are flexographic and special screen printing inks. It is widely used in fragrances and as a flavor additive due to its odor. It acts as a good solvent for cellulose nitrate, acrylates, alkyd resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils and fats.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and glycol ethers. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Tsvetov, N. S.; Pervukhin, O. K.; Toikka, A. M. Kinetics of esterification and hydrolysis in the n-propanol+ acetic acid+ n-propyl acetate+ water system in homogeneous and heterogeneous composition areas. Theor. Found. Chem. Eng. 2015, 49 (3), 297-305.