Butyl butyrate
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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 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChEBI | CHEBI:87429 |
ChemSpider | 7694 |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.325 |
PubChem | 7983 |
RTECS number | ES8120000 |
UNII | 1BHV00T1M4 |
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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 | |
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
- ↑ The Merck Index, 12th Edition, 1591
- 1 2 BUTYL BUTYRATE, at the site cameochemicals.noaa.gov
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