Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, rum- and pineapple-like character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
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Ethyl Propionate Supplier from China
Ethyl propionate is a fruity, rum-like ester used in apple, banana, plum, pineapple, butter and liquor flavors and in cosmetic fragrances. It is also a solvent for cellulose esters and ethers and for natural and synthetic resins. SUNCHEM supplies ethyl propionate with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 105-37-3 · C₅H₁₀O₂ · FEMA 2456
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Ethyl propionate is the ethyl ester of propionic acid. In flavors it gives fruity, rum-like and pineapple notes for apple, banana, plum, pineapple, butter and liquor flavors, and it is used in high-grade cosmetic fragrances. As a fast-evaporating solvent it dissolves cellulose esters and ethers and many natural and synthetic resins.
Tell us whether you need it for flavor or as a solvent: the grade, documents and packaging differ.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Ethyl Propionate |
| Synonyms | Ethyl propanoate; propanoic acid ethyl ester |
| CAS No. | 105-37-3 |
| EC No. | 203-291-4 |
| FEMA No. | 2456 |
| Molecular formula | C₅H₁₀O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 102.13 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, rum- and pineapple-like |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where ethyl Propionate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Food & liquor flavors
Used in apple, banana, plum, pineapple, butter and liquor flavors.
Check before trial
- Flavor profile and dosage
- Food-grade documents
- Annual volume
Cosmetic fragrances
A fruity, diffusive note in cosmetic and personal-care fragrances.
Check before trial
- Odor standard
- Purity required
- Sample size
Cellulose & resin solvent
Dissolves cellulose esters and ethers and natural or synthetic resins in coatings and inks.
Check before trial
- Technical-grade specification
- Water and acid value
- Bulk packaging
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Ethyl Propionate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
Transport
Flammable liquid (UN 1195, Class 3, PG II).
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
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Ethyl Propionate FAQ
What is ethyl Propionate used for?
Typical uses are apple, banana, plum, pineapple, butter and liquor flavors, cosmetic fragrances, and as a solvent for cellulose esters and resins.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is ethyl Propionate dangerous goods?
Yes. It is a flammable liquid regulated under UN 1195, Class 3, PG II.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
