Butyl acetate

 ( Ester Solvents ) 

n-Butyl acetate is an organic compound with the formula . A colorless, flammable liquid, it is the ester derived from n-butanol and acetic acid. It is found in many types of fruit, where it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple. It is used as an industrial solvent.

The other three isomers (four, including ) of butyl acetate are isobutyl acetate, tert-butyl acetate, and sec-butyl acetate (two ).

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Production and use Butyl acetate is commonly manufactured by the Fischer esterification of butanol (or its isomer to make an isomer of butyl acetate) and acetic acid with the presence of sulfuric acid:

Butyl acetate is mainly used as a solvent for coatings and inks. It is a component of fingernail polish.

(2025). 9783527306732 ISBN 9783527306732

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Occurrence in nature Apples, especially of the "Red Delicious" variety, are flavored in part by this chemical. The emitted by the Koschevnikov gland of contain butyl acetate.

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External links

• Ethylene and other chemicals in fruit
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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