tert-Butyl acetate, 99%

Description

CAS: 540-88-5 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

tert-Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners, industrial cleaners and coating blends It is also used as a process solvent for chemical reactions and polymerization. In synthetic organic chemistry, it is used as a tert-butyl group. It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and synthetic flavorings.

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
tert-Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners, industrial cleaners and coating blends It is also used as a process solvent for chemical reactions and polymerization. In synthetic organic chemistry, it is used as a tert-butyl group. It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and synthetic flavorings.

Solubility
Miscible with ether and ethanol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 540-88-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00008807
• InChI Key: WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: t-butyl acetate, acetic acid tert-butyl ester, tert-butyl ethanoate, acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, texaco lead appreciator, acetic acid, tert-butyl ester, tert-butylacetate, tert butyl acetate, 1,1-dimethylethyl acetate, 1,1-dimethyl acetate
• PubChem CID: 10908
• IUPAC Name: tert-butyl acetate
• SMILES: CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -62°C
• Density: 0.863
• Boiling Point: 94°C to 96°C
• Flash Point: 4°C (39°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.3865
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂C(CH₃)₃
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN1123
• Beilstein: 1699506
• Merck Index: 14,1537
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ether and ethanol. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H332-H335-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
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: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYL ACETATES
EINECSNumber	208-760-7
RTECSNumber	AF7400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only