N-acetate, also known as "n-propyl acetate" and "propyl acetate", naturally occurs in strawberries, bananas and tomatoes. The product obtained by esterification of acetic acid and 1-propanol has the typical properties of an ester. It is a colorless and transparent liquid at room temperature. It is miscible with ethanol and ether and has a special fruit flavor.
Physical and chemical properties
Color: colorless liquid, with a soft fruity fragrance.
Aroma: With a soft fruity fragrance.
Melting point: -92.5℃
Boiling point: 101.6℃
Relative density: 0.8878
Refractive index: 1.383-1.385
Flash point: 14℃ Solubility: miscible with alcohol, ether, ketone, hydrocarbon, slightly soluble in water