Product Name
Methyl butyrate
Category
Fatty Acids and Ester Homologs
Description
Methyl butyrate is used as a solvent for ethylcellulose and nitrocellulose resins. It is also used in lacquers and perfumes and in the manufacture of rum and fruit flavors. Methyl butyrate is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Synonyms
Butyric acid methyl ester
Boiling Point
102-103 °C (lit.)
Appearance
Colorless clear liquid
Compound Derivative
Methyl
Fatty Aci
Tetranoic
(Butyric)
Refractive Index
1.385-1.39
Stability
Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Conditions
Flammables area