N-butyl Acetate

• Other Names:Butyl Ethanoate, N-butyl Ester

• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂ or CH₃COO(CH₂)₃CH₃

• CAS:123-86-4

• UN:1123

• Appearance:colorless liquid with a fruity odor

• Density:0.88 g/cm³

• Boiling point:126 °C

• Melting point:−78 °C

• Flash point:22 °C

Application:

It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is often used as a high-boiling solvent of moderate polarity. It is also used as a solvent in nail polish along with ethyl acetate.

N-Butyl Acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an ester that is a colorless, flammable liquid at room temperature. It is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals, it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple.