- Butyl butyrate
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Butyl butyrate[1] Butyl butanoateOther namesButyl butyrate, 1-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl n-butyrate, Butanoic acid butyl ester, Butyric acid butyl ester, n-Butyl butanoate,Identifiers CAS number 109-21-7 PubChem 7983 ChemSpider 7694 UNII 1BHV00T1M4 RTECS number ES8120000 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - O=C(OCCCC)CCC
Properties Molecular formula C8H16O2 Molar mass 144.21 g mol−1 Density 0.8692 g/cm3 at 20 °C Melting point -91.5 °C, 182 K, -133 °F
Boiling point 165 °C, 438 K, 329 °F
Solubility in water insoluble Hazards R-phrases R10, R36/38 NFPA 704 Flash point 49 °C butyrate (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Butyl butyrate, or butyl butanoate, is an organic compound that is an ester formed by the condensation of butyric acid and n-butanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Its refractive index is 1.406 at 20 °C.
Aroma
Like other volatile esters, butyl butyrate has a pleasant aroma. It is used in the flavor industry to create sweet fruity flavors that are similar to that of pineapple. It occurs in many kinds of fruit including apple, banana, berries, pear, plum, and strawberry.
Safety
It is a marine pollutant.[2] It mildly irritates the eyes and skin.[2]
References
- ^ The Merck Index, 12th Edition, 1591
- ^ a b BUTYL BUTYRATE, at the site cameochemicals.noaa.gov
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