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n-Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an organic compound commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is a colorless flammable liquid. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple.
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n-Butyl acetate may also be used in combination lacquers.
It can be employed e.g. for the isocyanate component in catalysed lacquers.
It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods.
Because of its pleasant odor n-Butyl acetate may be used in the manufacture of essences, perfumes, stain removers and glazed paper.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Refractive index | 1.394 - 1.396 | ||
| Appearance | Transparent and colorless | ||
| Physical state | Fluid | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Density | 0.88 - 0.883 | g/ml | |
| Purity | >99.5 | % | |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Boling point | 120 - 128 | ºC | |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Acidity in terms of acetic acid | <0.01 | wt% | |
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