287725

Butyl acetate

anhydrous, ≥99%

• Synonym(s): n-Butyl acetate
• Linear Formula: CH₃COO(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 123-86-4
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Beilstein: 1741921
• EC Number: 204-658-1
• MDL number: MFCD00009445
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648328
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: anhydrous
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 4 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 15 mmHg ( 25 °C); 8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 790 °F
• expl. lim.: 7.6 %
• impurities: <0.005% water
• evapn. residue: <0.0005%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.394 (lit.)
• pH: 6.2 (20 °C, 5.3 g/L)
• bp: 124-126 °C (lit.)
• mp: −78 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCOC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-8-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Butyl acetate is an aliphatic linear ester commonly used as an organic solvent in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries and as a flavoring agent in food industry. It is a promising candidate as biofuel additive.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H336
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 80.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 27 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves