Butyl acetate
Description
A colorless, sweet-smelling liquid. Butyl acetate has been used as a solvent for Cellulose nitrate products such as Celluloid, Pyroxylin lacquers, and airplane wing Dope. It is also used in the manufacture of photographic film, artificial leather, and Safety glass. Because butyl acetate is not Hygroscopic and evaporates slowly, it produces smooth shiny, transparent films.
Synonyms and Related Terms
n-butyl acetate; acetic acid butyl ester
Other Properties
Miscible with ethanol, ether and most hydrocarbon solvents.
| Composition | CH3COOCH2CH2CH2CH3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 123-86-4 |
| Melting Point | -75 |
| Density | 0.8826 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 116.2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.2951 |
| Boiling Point | 125-126 |
Hazards and Safety
Narcotic in high concentrations. Skin contact may cause irritation. Flammable.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1597