Butyl acetate PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C6H12O2
Molecular Weight:  116.16 g/mol
CAS Number: 123-86-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 15 mmHg ( 25 °C), 8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 5.3 g/l (20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 790 °F
Explosion limit 7.6 %
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.394
B pt. 126 °C
M pt. -78 °C
Density 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P280
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29153300
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1123

Description

Application
Butyl acetate is commonly used in the manufacture of paints coatings inks adhesives pharmaceuticals perfumes and in laboratory chemical synthesis and sample preparation.

Purpose
The purpose of butyl acetate is to dissolve or dilute resins oils polymers and other organic compounds in chemical and industrial processes.

General Description
Butyl acetate is a colorless flammable organic ester with a characteristic fruity odor that is widely used as a solvent because of its good solvency and moderate evaporation rate.