n-Butyl Acetate

n-Butanol
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Paraformaldehyde
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n-Butyl Acetate

Uses

Butyl acetate is a colourless liquid with a fruity banana odour that is commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, inks and adhesives. It is highly flammable and miscible with common organic solvents such as alcohols, ketones, glycols and esters.

Butyl acetate is mainly used as a solvent in the production of paints and lacquers, inks, adhesives and hardened coatings. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent and extraction agent, and used to purify penicillin.

Other uses include cosmetics and personal care products, fragrance solvent for perfumes, cleaning and car care products.

IUPAC Names

Butyl acetate; n-Butyl Acetate

Common Names

1-Butyl acetate; Butyl ethanoate; Acetic acid n-butyl ester

n-Butyl_Acetate
CAS Number
123-86-4
EC Number
204-658-1
Chemical Formula
C6H12O2
US Custom Number
2915330000


Hazard Classification
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GHS07: Harmful
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GHS02: Flammable