Home › Chemicals › Butyl Acetate CAS 123-86-4: Butyl Acetate (C6H12O2) Identity CAS Number 123-86-4 Molecular Formula C6H12O2 IUPAC Name butyl ethanoate Molecular Weight 116.16 g/mol SMILES CCCCOC(=O)CSynonyms n-butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate, BuOAc, acetic acid butyl ester
2D Structure
Physical Properties Density 0.882 g/mL at 25°C Boiling Point 126.1°C Melting Point -78.0°C Flash Point 22.0°C Vapor Pressure 1.1 kPa at 20°C Refractive Index nD = 1.394 Dielectric Constant ε = 5.0
Safety & GHS Classification Flammable Irritant
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness Storage: Store in cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof equipment. Fruit-like odor.
Material Compatibility Matrix Plastics Material Rating PTFE Excellent PVC Fair PE Good PP Good PEEK Excellent PVDF Good
Rubbers Material Rating Viton Poor NBR Severe Effect EPDM Good Silicone Fair FKM Poor
Metals Material Rating Stainless 316 Excellent Aluminum Excellent Copper Excellent Brass Excellent
Applications Coatings and paint solvent Printing ink solvent Adhesive solvent Pharmaceutical extraction Flavor and fragrance (banana scent) Cosmetics (nail polish remover) Wood lacquer solvent External References: PubChem
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