Methyl butyrate
ALDRICH/W269328 - natural, ≥98%, FG
CAS Number: 623-42-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.13
EC Number: 210-792-1
MDL Number: MFCD00009391
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
bp | 102-103 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 3.5 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2 |
InChI key | UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | apple; ethereal |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCC(=O)OC |
vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 40 mmHg ( 30 °C) |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P403 + P235 |
Hazard Codes | F |
Risk Statements | 11 |
Safety Statements | 9-16-29-33 |
RIDADR | UN1237 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methyl butyrate |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 57.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 14.0 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 102-103 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2693 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |