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n-Butyl acetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.
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.
n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone, chloroform and most hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -78°C |
| Density | 0.881 |
| pH | 5 |
| Boiling Point | 124°C to 126°C |
| Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
| Odor | Fruit-like |
| Linear Formula | CH3CO2(CH2)3CH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3945 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1123 |
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Safety and Handling
- n-Butyl acetate
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Butyl acetate
RUO – Research Use Only