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Butyl acetate

Properties:

Colorless, transparent liquid with a fruity aroma. Miscible with ethanol and ether, soluble in most hydrocarbons, and soluble in about 120 parts water at 25°C. Its vapor is heavier than air, with a relative density of 0.8826. Freezing point -77°C. Boiling point 125-126°C, specific heat capacity (20°C) 1.91 KJ/(kgK). Refractive index 1.3951. Flash point (closed cup) 22°C. Flammable, ignition point 421°C. Viscosity (20°C) 0.734 mPas. Vapor can form explosive mixtures with air, with explosion limits of 1.4%-8.0% (by volume). Irritating. High concentrations have anesthetic properties.

Uses:

Commonly used organic solvent. Used for the determination of thallium, tin, and tungsten. Used for the determination of molybdenum and rhenium. Antibiotic extractant. Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and lacquer. It is commonly used as a fruit flavoring, primarily in the formulation of banana, raspberry, strawberry, and cream flavors. It is also used as a solvent, extractant, and dehydrating agent. In the manufacture of this product's dry cleaning solvent, it is used as a solvent.