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Ethyl propionate
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<p>Ethyl propionate is an <a href="/facts/Organic_compound/gqCNaN45">organic compound</a> with formula C2H5O2CCH2CH3. It is the ethyl <a href="/facts/Ester/FoUAIIw4">ester</a> of <a href="/facts/Propionic_acid/ugBEw0Ia">propionic acid</a>. It is a colorless volatile liquid with a pineapple-like odor. Some fruits such as kiwis and strawberries contain ethyl propionate in small amounts. </p>