Ethyl butyrate
ALDRICH/W242713 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Butyric acid ethyl ester
CAS Number: 105-54-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 203-306-4
MDL Number: MFCD00009394
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
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| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| autoignition temp. | 865 °F |
| bp | 120 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5-6(7)8-4 |
| InChI key | OBNCKNCVKJNDBV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −93 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | ethereal; fruity; pineapple; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400 |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCC(=O)OCC |
| vapor density | 4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 15.5 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
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| General description: | Ethyl butyrate is mainly used as a flavor ester for its pineapple-like flavor. It is one of the main volatile components identified in orange juices. |
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| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 20 kg in composite drum |
| Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in steel drum |
).| Symbol |  GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN1180 - class 3 - PG 3 - Ethyl butyrate |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 78.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 26 °C |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 120 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −93 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2427 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |