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Sigma-Aldrich

Butyl butyrate

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Butanoic acid butyl ester, Butyl butanoate, Butyric acid butyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2COO(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
FEMA Number:
2186
Beilstein:
1747101
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
268c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.042
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.406 (lit.)

bp

164-165 °C (lit.)

density

0.869 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

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

green; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCOC(=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7-10-8(9)6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XUPYJHCZDLZNFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Recruitment of Hippodamia variegata by active volatiles from Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Alhagi sparsifolia plants infested with Aphis atrata.: This research explores the role of butyl butyrate as a volatile compound in attracting predatory insects to plants infested with aphids. The study provides valuable insights into plant-insect interactions and the potential use of natural volatiles in integrated pest management (Jiang et al., 2024).

Pictograms

FlameEnvironment

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

124.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

51.6 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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F Borzeix et al.
Enzyme and microbial technology, 14(10), 791-797 (1992-10-01)
The kinetics of butyl butyrate synthesis by a lipase from Mucor miehei in different types of organic media were investigated. The three systems studied were a microaqueous medium containing enzyme in suspension in hexane, a water-hexane two-phase system, and reverse
Corjan van den Berg et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 110(1), 137-142 (2012-07-27)
The recovery of 1-butanol from fermentation broth is energy-intensive since typical concentrations in fermentation broth are below 20 g L(-1). To prevent butanol inhibition and high downstream processing costs, we aimed at producing butyl esters instead of 1-butanol. It is
Andrew S French et al.
Chemical senses, 32(7), 681-688 (2007-06-15)
Sensory receptors often receive strongly dynamic, or time varying, inputs in their natural environments. Characterizing their dynamic properties requires control and measurement of the stimulus over a frequency range that equals or exceeds the receptor response. Techniques for dynamic stimulation
Ana I S Brígida et al.
Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 146(1-3), 173-187 (2008-04-19)
An agroindustrial residue, green coconut fiber, was evaluated as support for immobilization of Candida antarctica type B (CALB) lipase by physical adsorption. The influence of several parameters, such as contact time, amount of enzyme offered to immobilization, and pH of
Ariela Veloso de Paula et al.
Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 160(4), 1146-1156 (2009-03-06)
Seven food grade commercially available lipases were immobilized by covalent binding on polysiloxane-polyvinyl alcohol (POS-PVA) hybrid composite and screened to mediate reactions of industrial interest. The synthesis of butyl butyrate and the interesterification of tripalmitin with triolein were chosen as

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