Butyl butyrate
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| Chemical name | Butyl butanoate |
| Other names | Butyl butyrate |
| Chemical formula | C8H16O2 |
| Molecular mass | 144.21 g/mol |
| CAS number | [109-21-7] |
| Density | 0.8692 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Melting point | °C |
| Boiling point | 165 °C |
| SMILES | CCCCOC(=O)CCC |
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Butyl butyrate, or butyl butanoate, is an organic compound which is an ester formed by the condensation of butyric acid and butanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether.
As with other volatile esters, butyl butyrate has a pleasant aroma. It is used in the flavor industry to create sweet fruity flavors that are similar to pineapple.
[edit] Reference
- Merck Index, 12th Edition, 1591.
