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Butyl acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Butyl acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | n-Butyl acetate;Acetic acid butyl ester;Butyl ethanoate |
| Chinese name | 乙酸丁酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 醋酸丁酯;乙酸正丁酯;醋酸正丁酯;N-丁基醋酸 |
| Chemical category | Ester Solvents |
| CAS No. | 123-86-4 |
| EINECS No. | 204-658-1 |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molecular weight | 116.16 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.05%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with fruity odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Coating solvent, ink solvent, adhesive solvent, fragrance, pharmaceutical extractant