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| Flammability limit | Threshold limit value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LFL | UFL | TLV-TWA | TLV-STEL |
| 3.1% v/v | 7.6% v/v | 150 ppm. 710 mg/m3 | 200 ppm. 950 mg/m3 |
n-Butyl acetate : Description and use
USE
- Paints and Coatings
- Cleaners
- azelaic acid
- Cosmetic/Personal care
- Leather industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Fargrance Solvent
General description
Normal butyl acetate (also known as n-butyl acetate, butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate) is a miscible, flammable, clear, colourless ester with a molecular formula of C6H12O2. The phisical state of this compound is liquid at room temperature. It is found in various fruits, red apples, azelaic acid in particular, and it employs characteristic flavours with a sweet banana smell. This organic compound is versatile in use and can be usede for flavouring, Leather industry, lacquer production, polishes, pharmaceutical inks, adhesives, Paints, coatings, cleaners, and occasionally as a high-boiling solvent.
n-Butyl acetate: Warnings and caution
GHS hazard statements
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapor
H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H402 – Harmful to aquatic life.
GHS precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 – Keep the container tightly closed.
P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
n-Bytyl acetate: Chemical and physical properties
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2 / CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
Synonyms: n-butyl acetate, butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate
CAS Number: 123-86-4
Molecular Mass: 116.16 𝑔. 𝑚𝑜𝑙−1
Exact Mass: 116.083 𝑔. 𝑚𝑜𝑙−1
Flashpoint: 72℉/22℃
Boiling Point: 259.7℉ 𝑎𝑡 760 𝑚𝑚𝐻𝑔/126.1℃
Melting Point: −108 °𝐹 / −78.0 °𝐶
Vapor Pressure: 10 𝑚𝑚 𝐻𝑔 𝑎𝑡 68 ° 𝐹
Water Solubility: 0.68 𝑔/100𝑚𝐿 (20 °𝐶)
Density: 0.8825 𝑔. 𝑐𝑚 − 3
Viscosity: 0.685 𝑚𝑃𝑎. 𝑠 𝑎𝑡 25℃
Autoignition Temperature: 404℃ / 760℉
Vapor Density: 4 (𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝐴𝑖𝑟)
Odor: Strong fruity odor
Color/ Form: Colorless, volatile liquid