n-Butyl acetate, 99+%

Description

CAS: 123-86-4 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.

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
n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone, chloroform and most hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-86-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00009445
• InChI Key: DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-butyl acetate, acetic acid, butyl ester, 1-butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate, acetic acid butyl ester, n-butyl ethanoate, n-butylacetate, butylacetat, acetic acid n-butyl ester, acetate de butyle
• PubChem CID: 31272
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31328
• IUPAC Name: butyl acetate
• SMILES: CCCCOC(C)=O

• Melting Point: -78°C
• Density: 0.881
• pH: 5
• Boiling Point: 124°C to 126°C
• Flash Point: 25°C (77°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Refractive Index: 1.3945
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂(CH₂)₃CH₃
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1123
• Beilstein: 1741921
• Merck Index: 14,1535
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,alcohol,acetone,chloroform and most hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Butyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H336 Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYL ACETATES
EINECSNumber	204-658-1
RTECSNumber	AF7350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only