• Butyl Acetate (BTAC/NBAC)

Butyl Acetate (BTAC/NBAC)


Butyl Acetate (BTAC/NBAC) is a colorless, volatile liquid with a fruity odor, featuring excellent solubility and miscibility with most organic solvents.


Technical Data

Chemical Structure Butyl Acetate (BTAC/NBAC)
Molecular Formula C6H12O2
Molecular Weight 116.16
CAS No. 123-86-4
Appearance Clear liquid
Mass Fraction of N-butyl Acetate ≥99.5%
Mass Fraction of Water ≤0.05%
Acidity as Acetic Acid ≤0.004%
Non-volatile Matter ≤0.001%
Density at 20℃ 0.878-0.883 g/cm3
Boiling Range at 760 mmHg (The difference between the initial boiling point and the dry point is typically 1.5℃) 124-127℃

Application

  • Excellent organic solvent, widely used in varnish of nitrocellulose, 

  • used as solvent of leatheroid fabirc and plastic processing, 

  • used as extractant.