Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-108.2 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
259.7 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.875 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
10 mmHg at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Acute Toxic
Flammable
Health Hazard
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H336 (99.7%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H226 (99.2%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 123-86-4 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl acetate |
| InChI Key | DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 31272 |
| INCI Name | BUTYL ACETATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Common solvent with fruity odor. Widely used in coatings, paints, adhesives, and nail polish removers.