Butyl acetate
SIAL/287725 - anhydrous, ≥99%
Synonym: n-Butyl acetate
CAS Number: 123-86-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 204-658-1
MDL Number: MFCD00009445
Linear Formula: CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 790 °F |
| bp | 124-126 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| evapn. residue | <0.0005% |
| expl. lim. | 7.6 % |
| form | liquid |
| grade | anhydrous |
| impurities | <0.005% water |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-8-6(2 |
| InChI key | DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −78 °C (lit.) |
| pH | 6.2 (20 °C, 5.3 g/L) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCOC(C)=O |
| vapor density | 4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 15 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| 8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | Butyl acetate is an aliphatic linear ester commonly used as an organic solvent in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries and as a flavoring agent in food industry. It is a promising candidate as biofuel additive. |
| Packaging: | 1, 2 L in Sure/Seal™ |
| Packaging: | 100 mL in Sure/Seal™ |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H336 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Risk Statements | 10-66-67 |
| Safety Statements | 25 |
| RIDADR | UN1123 - class 3 - PG 3 - Butyl acetates |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 80.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 27 °C - closed cup |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH066 |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 124-126 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −78 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352108 |



