Butyl butyrate

Butyl butyrate

Names
IUPAC name Butyl butanoate
Other names Butyl butyrate, 1-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl butyrate, n-Butyl n-butyrate, Butanoic acid butyl ester, Butyric acid butyl ester, n-Butyl butanoate,
Identifiers
CAS Number	109-21-7 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:87429 Y
ChemSpider	7694 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	7983
RTECS number	ES8120000
UNII	1BHV00T1M4 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7-10-8(9)6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Y Key: XUPYJHCZDLZNFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-7-10-8(9)6-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Key: XUPYJHCZDLZNFP-UHFFFAOYAI
SMILES O=C(OCCCC)CCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.21 g·mol−1
Density	0.8692 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point	−91.5 °C (−132.7 °F; 181.7 K)
Boiling point	165 °C (329 °F; 438 K)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Butyl butyrate, or butyl butanoate, is an organic compound that is an ester formed by the condensation of butyric acid and n-butanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Its refractive index is 1.406 at 20 °C.

Aroma

Like 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 that of pineapple. It occurs naturally in many kinds of fruit including apple, banana, berries, pear, plum, and strawberry.

Safety

It is a marine pollutant. It mildly irritates the eyes and skin.