Methyl butyrate
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| Methyl butyrate | |
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| Systematic name | Methyl butyrate |
| Chemical formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molecular mass | 102.13 g/mol |
| Density | 0.898 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | -95 °C |
| Boiling point | 102 °C |
| CAS number | [623-42-7] |
| SMILES | CCCC(=O)OC |
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Methyl butyrate (methyl butanoate) is an ester with a fruity fragrance resembling apples or pineapples. At room temperature, it is a colorless liquid. It is used in perfumes and as a food flavoring.
[edit] References
- [1] Perfume
- [2] Safe food flavoring
- [3] Used in biodiesel
- [4] molecular formula
- The Merck Index, 13th Edition
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