Butyl butyrate

Butyl butyrate[1]
Ball-and-stick model of the butyl butyrate molecule
Names
IUPAC name
Butyl butanoate
Other names
Butyl butyrate, 1-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl n-butyrate, Butanoic acid butyl ester, Butyric acid butyl ester, n-Butyl butanoate,
Identifiers
109-21-7 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:87429 YesY
ChemSpider 7694 YesY
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PubChem 7983
RTECS number ES8120000
UNII 1BHV00T1M4 YesY
Properties
C8H16O2
Molar mass 144.21 g·mol−1
Density 0.8692 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point −91.5 °C (−132.7 °F; 181.7 K)
Boiling point 165 °C (329 °F; 438 K)
insoluble
Hazards
R-phrases R10, R36/38
NFPA 704
Flammability code 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g., diesel fuel Health code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g., turpentine Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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1
0
Flash point 49 °C (120 °F; 322 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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 naturally 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

  1. ↑ The Merck Index, 12th Edition, 1591
  2. 1 2 BUTYL BUTYRATE, at the site cameochemicals.noaa.gov
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