Ethyl butyrate (Cat No.: R022197) is an ester with the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₂, consisting of an ethyl group attached to the butyrate (butyric acid) moiety. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, fruity odor, commonly described as resembling pineapple or apple. Ethyl butyrate is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent, as well as in perfumes and cosmetics. It also serves as a solvent in various industrial applications due to its low toxicity and high solubility in organic solvents.