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n-Butyl acetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11404017
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Description

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
Linear Formula CH3CO2(CH2)3CH3
Refractive Index 1.3945
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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • n-Butyl acetate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Butyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only

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