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Butyl acetate

suitable for HPLC, 99.7%

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Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.16
Beilstein:
1741921
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12190000
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

4 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

15 mmHg ( 25 °C)
8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99.7%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

790 °F

purified by

glass distillation

expl. lim.

7.6 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

impurities

≤0.05% 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.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 254 nm Amax: 1.0
λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.20
λ: 275 nm Amax: 0.04
λ: 300 nm Amax: 0.02
λ: 320-400 nm Amax: 0.01

application(s)

food and beverages

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

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  • Solvent-Assisted Control of Metal-Organic Nanotube Size and Morphology.: This publication details the use of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks, particularly focusing on its role in manipulating the size and shape of nanotubes, which are crucial for applications in catalysis and gas storage (Rosenmann et al., 2024).

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  • Sustainable Green Extraction of Carotenoid Pigments: Innovative Technologies and Bio-Based Solvents.: This review highlights the role of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran as a green solvent in the extraction of carotenoids, emphasizing its benefits in terms of efficiency and sustainability, and supporting the shift towards environmentally friendly extraction technologies (Morón-Ortiz et al., 2024).


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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup


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