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n-Butyl acetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A19412.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific™

n-Butyl acetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A19412.AP
500 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
123-86-4
IUPAC Name
butyl acetate
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
InChI Key
DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCOC(C)=O
Assay (GC)
≥99.0%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.3930 -1.3960 @ 20?C

Description

n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
n-Butyl acetate is widely used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resins, polymers, oils and fats. It is used in paints, coatings, printing inks, aerosol sprays and cosmetics. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring agent in foods like candy, ice cream, cheeses and baked food items. In pharmaceutical and petroleum industries, it is used for extraction and as a processing solvent. It is an ingredient of cleaners, essences and fragrances. It is used as an analytical reagent to verify thalium, stannum and tungsten as well as in the determination of molybdenum and rhenium.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone, chloroform and most hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    EUH066 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

    Precautionary Statements

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell

    P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed