Butyl Acetate in Basic Chemistry useful information

Product Name Butyl Acetate

Synonyms 1-Acetoxybutane; 1-Butyl acetate; Acetic Acid Butyl Ester; Butile; Butyl Ethanoate; Butylacetate; Normal butyl acetate; Acetic acid butyl ester.

About the product : Butyl Acetate, an organic compound, is a colourless flammable liquid. Commonly found in fruits, the compound has a fruity smell and taste similar to banana. It is a volatile liquid and dissolves easily in water. Due to its powerful solvency, high volatility and mild odor, acetates are widely used in the manufacture and in the processing of paints, coatings, adhesives, and printing industry. Butyl acetate market is reliant on its feedstock  n-butanol. 

Product Identification Features :  
CAS Number: 123-86-4 
H.S. Code: 2915.39 
Chemical formula:CH3COOC4H9 
Chemical Properties: 
Melting point:  -106 C 
Boling point:  126 C
Specific gravity: 0.882 
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble
Vapour density: 4

Production Process Fischer esterification of butanol isomer and acetic acid in the presence of catalytic sulfuric acid under reflux conditions will lead to the production of butyl acetate. 

Uses :

    • Used to manufacture paints and coatings.

    • Used to manufacture printing and writing inks.

    • Used in production of cosmetics and perfume.

    • Used in the pharmaceuticals industry.

    • Used as a synthetic fruit flavouring in confectionery.

    • Used as a solvent to manufacture lacquers.

    • Used as a processing solvent in chemical industry.


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