CAS#123-86-4
FORMULAC6H12O2
Synonyms1-Butyl acetate; Butyl ethanoate
GROUPS / USESAdhesives & Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Rubber Additives, Solvents & Degreasers, Coatings, Resins, Solvent
MarketsCASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Electronics, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking

FAQ’S

What is n-Butyl acetate?

n-Butyl acetate is an organic compound that appears as a colorless liquid with a fruity odor.

What are the uses of n-Butyl acetate?

n-Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquers, aerosol sprays, adhesives, printing inks, industrial cleaning products, perfumes and essences, stain removers, glazed paper, photographic film, and nail polish remover.

What are the advantages of using n-Butyl acetate as a solvent?

The advantages of using n-Butyl acetate are low toxicity, good evaporation rate, versatility, and pleasant odor.

Choice Organochem LLP supplies n-Butyl acetate to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Electronic Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Solvents & Degreasers, and Coatings. 

n-Butyl acetate Specifications

Test ItemsSpecifications
AppearanceColorless liquid
Specific gravity@ 20 °C0.882-0.884
Distillation Range @ 760 mm-Hg, °C124 °C-129 °C
Refractive Index @ 20 °C1.392-1.396
Ester as n-Butyl Acetate by G.C., W%NLT 99.50%
n-Butanol, W%NMT 0.30%
Acidity as Acetic acid, W%NMT 0.01%
Water, W%NMT 0.05%
Color, Pt-CoMAX 5
Residue on EvaporationAbsent