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Creation Date2016-05-19 02:17:01 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:09:47 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM006723
Identification
Common NameMETHYL PROPIONATE
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionMethyl propionate is a flavouring ingredient. It belongs to the family of carboxylic acid esters. These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbo atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or oaryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group).
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HMDB Contaminants - Feces
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Methyl propionic acidGenerator
FEMA 2742HMDB
Methyl ester OF propanoic acidHMDB
Methyl propylateHMDB
Propanoic acid, methyl esterHMDB
Propionic acid, methyl esterHMDB
Chemical FormulaC4H8O2
Average Molecular Mass88.105 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass88.052 g/mol
CAS Registry Number554-12-1
IUPAC Namemethyl propanoate
Traditional Namemethyl propionate
SMILESCCC(=O)OC
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyRJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methyl esters. These are organic compounds containing a carboxyl group that is esterified with a methyl group. They have the general structure RC(=O)OR', where R=H or organyl group and R'=methyl group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassCarboxylic acid derivatives
Direct ParentMethyl esters
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Methyl ester
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility131 g/LALOGPS
logP0.68ALOGPS
logP0.62ChemAxon
logS0.17ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area26.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity22.04 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability9.31 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-8b9eac02d4e2e295503eSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-f392ce5fb6b0153ccdfeSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a4i-9000000000-00ff6f017d731e682f2fSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a4i-9000000000-c8ee07cbb804d96a4c7dSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - CI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-000i-9000000000-a03067fbd0651bec342eSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-ce361e134e986a064bbbSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-8b9eac02d4e2e295503eSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-f392ce5fb6b0153ccdfeSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a4i-9000000000-00ff6f017d731e682f2fSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a4i-9000000000-c8ee07cbb804d96a4c7dSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - CI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-000i-9000000000-a03067fbd0651bec342eSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0a6r-9000000000-ce361e134e986a064bbbSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a6r-9000000000-9cad71d37131a379dde7Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4r-9000000000-2d5c983f96f986aa813aSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0a4r-9000000000-5ddf45eaa347f7fb3ef4Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0a6r-9000000000-a3715899a7ad70b49049Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-9a1aaf4443f74d25ebc2Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-052r-9000000000-a1556a87c383b2722551Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-9000000000-ef256c654c926c87c07aSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-4b3590a18d40d4d58a01Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-9000000000-2e2afb2e78cbdcf508ecSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-05fu-9000000000-7c96a1ccf8b1f100a46dSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4r-9000000000-cb83164dfdc182d1909eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-9000000000-007eff31518523bde93eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-9000000000-ffdefd8580e102dba783Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0030062
FooDB IDFDB001370
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDCPD-15782
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethyl propionate
Chemspider ID10653
ChEBI IDNot Available
PubChem Compound ID11124
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.