Butyl Acetate

• CAT Number: R022177
• CAS Number: 123-86-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Acetic Acid Butyl Ester; 1-Butyl Acetate; Acetic Acid n-Butyl Ester; Butyl Ethanoate; NSC 9298
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: butyl acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-8-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCOC(=O)C

Butyl acetate (Cat No.: R022177) is an organic ester with the chemical formula C₄H₉COOCH₂CH₃. It consists of a butyl group attached to an acetate functional group. This colorless liquid has a sweet, fruity odor and is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, lacquers, and adhesives due to its fast evaporation rate and low toxicity. It is also used in the manufacture of perfumes, flavorings, and in the pharmaceutical industry. Butyl acetate is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.