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Methyl butyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methyl butyrate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methyl butyrate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -85°C to -84°C |
Boiling Point | 100°C to 102°C |
Flash Point | 11°C (51°F) |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN1237 |
Beilstein | 1740743 |
Merck Index | 14,6035 |
Formula Weight | 102.14 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Methyl butyrate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0451909 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/08/2023 | L04250.AP,L04250.AE |
10244223 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/10/2022 | L04250.AP,L04250.AE |
10180499 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | L04250.AP,L04250.AE |
10200817 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | L04250.AP,L04250.AE |
10122542 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/12/2021 | L04250.AP,L04250.AE |
Safety and Handling


- Methyl butyrate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl butyrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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