Methyl propionate

CAS: 554-12-1

Ref. 3D-FM158304

Product Information

• Name: Methyl propionate
• Synonyms: Methyl Propionate, Methyl propanoate, Methyl propylate, Methylpropionat, Nsc 9375, Propionate de methyle, Propionate, Methyl, Propionato De Metilo, Propionic acid, methyl ester, Propionsaeure-Methylester
• CAS: 554-12-1

Description

Methyl propionate is a bacterial strain that can be used to make hydroxy methyl propionate. The reaction mechanism of this process relies on the use of zirconium oxide as a catalyst. This reaction requires sodium carbonate and hydrogen fluoride to produce the desired product. Methyl propionate is also used in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as parabens and dyes. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, and metabolic disorders, which may be due to its ability to alter lipid metabolism. Methyl propionate has also been shown to have an effect on autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, by inhibiting the production of cytokines that are responsible for inflammation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 88.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-4(5)6-2/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=RJUFJBKOKNCXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(=O)OC