Description
287725 Sigma-Aldrich
Butyl acetate
anhydrous, ≥99%
Synonym: n-Butyl acetate
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CAS Number 123-86-4
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Linear Formula CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
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Molecular Weight 116.16
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Beilstein Registry Number 1741921
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EC Number 204-658-1
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MDL number MFCD00009445
Description
Packaging
1, 2 L in Sure/Seal™
100 mL in Sure/Seal™
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.[6][7] It is a promising candidate as biofuel additive.[1]
Properties
Related Categories | Alcohol Acetates, Anhydrous Solvents, Biochemicals and Reagents, Fatty Acyls, Fatty Esters, More... |
grade | anhydrous |
vapor density | 4 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 15 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
8 mmHg ( 20 °C) | |
InChI Key | DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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.) |
bp | 124-126 °C(lit.) |
mp | −78 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |