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 used as solvents for paints, extraction solvent for processing oils, preparation of artificial leather, textile and plastic industry.
SPECIFICATIONS
Property
Typical Values
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molar Mass
116.16 g/mol
Appearance Clear Liquid
Clear Liquid
Density
0.88 g/cm3
Melting Point
-770C
Boiling Point
1270C
Solubility in Water
10 g/L
Refractive Index
1.393
Water W %
0.03 Max
Acidity
0.001 – meq/g
Chromatographic Purity W%
99% – 99.5%
Nonvolatile Matter
0.001 Max