Butyl pyruvate

Also known as: Butyl 2-oxopropanoate, pyruvic acid butyl ester, n-butyl pyruvate, Butylpyruvat, Buthyl pyruyate, Propanoic acid, 2-oxo-, butyl ester, MFCD03265385, 2-Oxopropanoic acid butyl ester, Butylpyruvat

Butyl pyruvate (CAS 20279-44-1) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.168 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 191.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 71.4±15.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 20279-44-1
Jingsj CID: J-1170840-0
Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight: 144.168 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	191.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	71.4±15.9 °C
Exact Mass	144.078644
PSA	43.37000
LogP	1.11
Vapor Pressure	0.5±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.416

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918300090
Summary	2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Butyl pyruvate?

The CAS number of Butyl pyruvate is 20279-44-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl pyruvate?

Butyl pyruvate has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.168 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyl pyruvate?

For Butyl pyruvate, Upstream Products: Butyl lactate, Pyruvic acid, 1-Butanol; Downstream Products: Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate, Butyl lactate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Butyl pyruvate (CAS 20279-44-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1170840-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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