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Butyl Acetate

CAS Number: 123‑86‑4

Synonyms: n‑Butyl acetate; Butyl ethanoate; Acetic acid n‑butyl ester; BuAcO

Chemical Formula:C₆H₁₂O₂

Product Introduction

n‑Butyl acetate is a colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant fruity (banana/pear) odor. It is a widely used industrial solvent in coatings, inks, adhesives, cleaners, and as a flavor additive

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Fruity (banana/pear)
Density @ 20 °C	~0.882 g/cm³
Melting Point	–78 °C (–108 °F)
Boiling Point	126.1 °C
Flash Point	22–22 °C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure @ 24 °C	~1.66 kPa
Solubility in Water	0.68 g/100 mL @ 20 °C
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ)	1.3941
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol

Applications

Solvent: Paints, inks, adhesives, lacquers, leather, personal care products.
Food flavoring:Used as ester flavor additive in candies, ice cream, cheese.
Laboratory & industrial use:Degreasing, extraction, chromatography, cosmetic formulations.