Methyl butyrate, 98+%

Description

CAS: 623-42-7 | C5H10O2 | 102.13 g/mol

Methyl butyrate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

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Applications
Methyl butyrate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 623-42-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 102.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00009391
• InChI Key: UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl butyrate, butanoic acid, methyl ester, methyl n-butyrate, butyric acid, methyl ester, methyl n-butanoate, butyric acid methyl ester, methyl-n-butyrate, n-butyric acid methyl ester, methyl butyrate natural, unii-cgx598508o
• PubChem CID: 12180
• IUPAC Name: methyl butanoate
• SMILES: CCCC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: -85°C to -84°C
• Density: 0.898
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 102°C
• Flash Point: 11°C (51°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.386
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1237
• Beilstein: 1740743
• Merck Index: 14,6035
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 102.14
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl butyrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL BUTYRATE
EINECSNumber	210-792-1
RTECSNumber	ET5500000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only