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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.
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 |
as solvent, dewaxing agent, also used in various organic synthesis, and as raw material for synthetic fragrance and medicine.
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