Butyl Acetate

C₆H₁₂O₂

IUPAC: Butyl ethanoate

CAS: 123-86-4

Overview

Butyl acetate is a common industrial solvent with a fruity banana-like odor. It is widely used in lacquers, paints, and coatings.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	12	1.0080
Carbon	C	6	12.0110
Oxygen	O	2	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×12

10.4%

Carbon ×6

62.0%

Oxygen ×2

27.5%

Uses

• Paint solvent
• Lacquer solvent
• Artificial fruit flavoring

Fun Facts

✦ The characteristic smell of many model airplane glues comes from butyl acetate

Safety

⚠ Flammable
⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCCCOC(=O)C

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 116.16 g/mol
Density: 0.8820 g/cm³
Melting Point: -78.0 °C
Boiling Point: 126.1 °C
Solubility: 7 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 116.0837
XLogP: 1.8
TPSA: 26.3 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 2
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 8
Complexity: 68.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butyl Acetate?

Butyl Acetate (C₆H₁₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butyl ethanoate.

What is the molecular weight of Butyl Acetate?

Butyl Acetate has a molar mass of 116.16 g/mol.

What state is Butyl Acetate at room temperature?

Butyl Acetate is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Butyl Acetate organic or inorganic?

Butyl Acetate is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Butyl Acetate?

Butyl Acetate (C₆H₁₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).