What are the key differences between ethyl acrylate and ethyl propionate in China?

What are the key differences between ethyl acrylate and ethyl propionate in China?
Ethyl acrylate (CAS 140-88-5) and ethyl propionate are distinct esters with different market dynamics. Ethyl acrylate is mainly used in polymers, coatings and adhesives, with China capacity around 150,000 tons and output of 108,200 tons in 2023. Ethyl propionate, by contrast, is a solvent and flavor intermediate with applications in food, tobacco and lithium battery electrolytes. High-purity ethyl propionate (99.995%+) is expected to see tight supply due to demand for low-temperature battery performance. Ethyl acrylate prices are more sensitive to propylene costs, while ethyl propionate is influenced by ethanol and propionic acid feedstock trends.