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Ethyl butyrate

Synonym(s):Butyric acid ethyl ester;Ethyl butanoate

  • CAS NO.:105-54-4
  • Empirical Formula: C6H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 116.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00009394
  • EINECS: 203-306-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-03-14 15:18:26
Ethyl butyrate Structural Picture

What is Ethyl butyrate?

Description

Ethyl butyrate, also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether, is an ester with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2COO.CH2CH3.It is soluble in propylene glycol, paraffin oil, and kerosene.It has a fruity odor, similar to pineapple.

The Uses of Ethyl butyrate

It is commonly used as artificial flavoring resembling orange juice or pineapple in alcoholic beverages (e.g. martinis, daiquiris etc.), as a solvent in perfumery products, and as a plasticizer for cellulose. In addition, ethyl butyrate is often also added to orange juice, as most associate its odor with that of fresh orange juice.
Ethyl butyrate is one of the most common chemicals used in flavors and fragrances. It can be used in a variety of flavors: orange (most common), cherry, pineapple, mango, guava, bubblegum, peach, apricot, fig, and plum. In industrial use, it is also one of the cheapest chemicals, which only adds to its popularity.

What are the applications of Application

Ethyl butyrate is a common chemical used in flavors and fragrances.

Properties of Ethyl butyrate

Melting point: -93 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 120 °C (lit.)
Density  0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 67 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Soluble in propylene glycol, paraffin oil, and kerosene.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor Like apple or pineapple.
Water Solubility  practically insoluble

Safety information for Ethyl butyrate

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GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

Computed Descriptors for Ethyl butyrate

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