Nearly 20,000 tons are produced annually for use as a solvent.

This colorless liquid is known by its characteristic odor of pears.

Due to this fact, it is commonly used in fragrances and as a flavor additive.

It is formed by the esterification of acetic acid and propan-1-ol, often via Fischer–Speier esterification, with sulfuric acid as a catalyst and water produced as a byproduct.

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