Applications:
Butyl acetate an organic compound commonly is commonly used as a solvent in the manufacture of lacquers and other related products.
Butyl acetate, is also known as butyl ethanoate.
Butyl acetate is also used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods, as it is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors.
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2 | |
Physical and Chemical Properties: | |
Physical state and appearance | Liquid |
Molecular Weight | 116.16 g/mole |
Boiling Point | 126.5°C (259.7°F) |
Flash point | 24 °C |
Melting Point | -77.9 (-108.2°F) |
Specific Gravity | 0.9 (Water = 1) |
Vapor Pressure | 1.3 kPa (@ 20°C) |
Vapor Density | 4.01 (Air = 1) |
Odor Threshold | 0.31 ppm |
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff | The product is equally soluble in oil and water; log(oil/water) = 0 |
Dispersion Properties | See solubility in water |
Solubility | Partially soluble in cold water |
Purity, (%) | 99.5Min |
Moisture,(%) | 0.05Max |
Acidity (As CH3COOH, %) | 0.005Max |
Density (p20,g/cm3) | 0.878b - 0.883 |