W269301

Methyl butyrate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Butanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl butanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 623-42-7
• Molecular Weight: 102.13
• FEMA Number: 2693
• Beilstein: 1740743
• Council of Europe no.: 263
• MDL number: MFCD00009391
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901259
• Flavis number: 9.038
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: (EU Regulation 1223/2009); (follows IFRA guidelines); meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 3.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 40 mmHg ( 30 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• expl. lim.: 3.5 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.385 (lit.)
• bp: 102-103 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: apple; ethereal
• SMILES string: CCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 53.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): 11.67 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves