Butyl butyrate
Butyl butyrate
- 109-21-7
- C8H16O2
- 99%MIN
- 170kg/Drum
Butyl butyrate has a strong, sweet fruit aroma, banana and olive-like aroma. It is unstable in the medium of stability. It is stable in weak acid medium. Does not cause discoloration.
| Butyl butyrate | |
| CAS: 109-21-7 | HS CODE: |
| Formula: C8 H16 O2 | Molecular Weight: 144.21 |
| Structural Formula |
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| Synonyms | n-butyl Butyrate n-Butyl butanoate Butyl butanoate |
| USAGE | |
| Butyl butyrate is a kind of ester formed through the condensation of butyric acid and n-butanol. It has a pleasant flavor, and thus being used in the flavor industry to generate a sweet fruity flavor of pineapple-like. It occurs naturally in many kinds of fruits including apple, banana, berries, pear, plum, and strawberry. It is also found in alcoholic beverages. However, it should be noted that it is a marine pollutant, posing a threat to the marine environment. It may also penetrate into soil, contaminating groundwater and other nearby waterways. | |
| SPECIFICATION | |
| Test items | Standard indicators |
| Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid |
| PURITY | 99%MIN |
| WATER | 0.2%MAX |
| Acid（In acetic acid） | 0.05%MAX（In acetic acid） |
| PROPERTIES | |
| Boiling Point: | 167 °C |
| Flash Point: | 50 °C |
| Melting Point: | -92 °C |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble in water. (1 g/L) |
| Storage Condition: | Flammables area |
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