Butyl acetate is a kind of carboxylic ester synthetic perfume, also known as butyl acetate. It is a colorless transparent liquid with strong fruit flavor. It can be freely miscible with ethanol and ether, soluble in most organic solvents, and slightly soluble in water. N-butyl acetate is a flavoring raw material for the preparation of fruit flavors such as bananas, pineapples, apricots, peaches and strawberries. It is also used in food, and is also used in natural gums, synthetic resins, nitric acid fibers, synthetic leather, photographic substrates, plastics, spices and pharmaceuticals.
CAS No.
123-86-4
Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Mass
116.15800
Exact Mass
116.08400
PSA
26.30000
Logp
1.34960
IUPAC
butyl acetate
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
−78 °C(lit.)
Density
0.88 g/mL
Boiling Point
124-126 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
22 °C (72 °F, 295 K)
Appearance
Colorless transparent liquid with strong fruit flavor
Manufacturing
