methyl propionate
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Summary
methyl propionate is a type of chemical entity[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of type of chemical entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Canonical SMILES: CCC(=O)OC[3]
- Chemical formula: C₄H₈O₂[4]
- Subclass of: biogenic acyclic ester[5], wax monoester[6], propionate ester[7]
- Commons category: Methyl propionate[8]
- Found in taxon: Coffea arabica[9], Actinidia chinensis[10], Carica papaya[11], Durio zibethinus[12], tomato[13]
- Mass: 88.052[14]
- Melting point: -88.0[15], -87.5[16]
- Boiling point: 79.8[17]
- Ionization energy: 10.15[18]
Why It Matters
methyl propionate has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] It is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]