Description
Butyl acetate; n-Butyl ester of acetic acid; Butyl ethanoate
| CAS | 123-86-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Mild, fruity odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -78 °C |
| Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable | Flash Point [°C] | 23 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 124 – 126 °C | Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 124 °C |
| Final Boiling Point [°C] | 126 °C | Evaporation Rate | 1 |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 15 @ 25C | Vapour Density | 4.01 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.8822 | Relative Density, Gas (Air=1) | 0.88 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 0.7% @ 20C | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 1.82 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 7.60% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.70% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear, colorless liquid | Assay (Gc Area %) | Min 99% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.879 – 0.881 | Free Acid (As Acetic Acid) | Max 0.02% |
| N-Butanol | Max 1.5% | Water (H2O) | Max 0.2% |
| Identity | Passes test | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1123 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H336 |
| Precaution Statement | P261 |















