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Methyl butyrate, 98+%

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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
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