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N-Butyl Acetate

CAS 123-86-4 · MF C6H12O2 · MW 116.16 g/mol · UN 1123 (BUTYL ACETATE)

Common solvent with fruity odor. Widely used in coatings, paints, adhesives, and nail polish removers.

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CAS Number
123-86-4
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
Material Family
Solvents - Oxygenated
Functional Roles
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 Number123-86-4
IUPAC Namebutyl acetate
InChI KeyDKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 31272
INCI NameBUTYL ACETATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Butyl acetate N-BUTYL ACETATE Acetic acid, butyl ester Butyl ethanoate 1-Butyl acetate Acetic Acid Butyl Ester n-Butyl ethanoate Butylacetat Acetate de butyle Acetic acid n-butyl ester Butylacetaten 1-acetoxybutane Octan n-butylu Butyle (acetate de) Butylester kyseliny octove
Full Description

Common solvent with fruity odor. Widely used in coatings, paints, adhesives, and nail polish removers.