n-Amyl butyrate
n-Amyl butyrate is a carboxylate ester with a smell reminiscent of pear, banana, apple, or apricot. It is also known as pentyl butyrate, pentyl butanoate or amyl butyrate. It is a clear and colorless liquid that is insoluble in water but miscible with ethanol or propylene glycol. It is commonly used as a specialty solvent and/or plasticizer in paint, inks, and coatings.
Tech Specs
Appearance: colorless liquid
Product ID: AMBU
CAS: 540-18-1
Formula: C9H18O2
Purity: 98%+
MW: 158.24 g/mol
Odor: fruity or floral
BP: 204-206°C
Flash point: 66-70C
Density: 0.86-0.88g/ml
Solubility: soluble in alcohol
SMILES: CCCCCOC(=O)CCC
MDL: MFCD00048850
Synonyms
pentyl butanoate, amyl butyrate; butyric acid amyl ester; n-pentyl butyrate; butanoic acid pentyl ester
Tags
alkyl butyrate; short aliphatic ester; butyrate; carboxylate ester, short chain carboxylate ester