N-Propyl Acetate

Molecular formula: C5H10O2 Specification: 180kg/drum

Product information:

N-Propyl acetate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₂. It is commonly used as a solvent in paints and printing inks. This colorless liquid has a characteristic acetate odor, is highly flammable, and can dissolve in most organic solvents but has low solubility in water.
Molecular weight: 102.131 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Ester-like
Density: 0.888 g/cm³
Freezing point: -95°C
Boiling point: 102°C
Water solubility: 1.4 g/L
Vapor pressure: 3.3 kPa
Viscosity: 0.585 cP (at 25°C)

N-Propyl acetate is widely used as a solvent in the paint and printing ink industry due to its high solubility for various resins, fast evaporation rate, and mild odor. These properties are essential in manufacturing and processing different products in these industries.
Another significant characteristic of N-Propyl acetate is its solubility and dilution capacity, which is comparable to Ethyl Acetate.
This solvent can dissolve a variety of synthetic and natural resins, such as NC (nitrocellulose), acrylates, alkyl resins, rosin, plasticizers, waxes, oils, and greases. Therefore, it is highly suitable for wood lacquers and industrial finishing paints.
N-Propyl acetate is primarily used in silk screen printing inks and Flexo printing inks.
It is also one of the volatile acetates used in aerosols that do not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).