Methyl butyrate
SIAL/19358 - analytical standard
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
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99.5% (GC) |
| bp | 102-103 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 3.5 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2 |
| InChI key | UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CCCC(=O)OC |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable | |
| vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 40 mmHg ( 30 °C) |
| Application: | It was used as reference material in analysing FAME from different fat classes using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS). |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | Methyl butyrate is a clear colourless liquid which is slightly soluble in water. It adds flavour and odour to fruits and flowers. It has a characteristic pineapple odour. |
| Symbol |  GHS02 |
| 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 | ≥99.5% (GC) |
| bp | 102-103 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |