Butyl acetate
Also known as: n-Butyl acetate, Acetic acid n-butyl ester, Butyl ethanoate, n-Butyl ethanoate, Acetate de butyle, Butylacetat, Essigsure-n-butylester, MFCD00009445, EINECS 204-658-1
Butyl acetate (CAS 123-86-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −78 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 126.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 22.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour and H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 123-86-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-1516339-0
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight
- 116.158 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −78 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 126.6±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 22.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 116.083733 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.77 |
| Additional Property | 4 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 11.5±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.398 |
| Additional Property | 0.7 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Additional Property | -77.9℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915390090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915390090. esters of acetic acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward). MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Butyl acetate?
The CAS number of Butyl acetate is 123-86-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl acetate?
Butyl acetate has molecular formula C6H12O2 and molecular weight 116.158 g/mol.
Is Butyl acetate hazardous?
Butyl acetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyl acetate?
For Butyl acetate, Upstream Products: 1-Butanol, acetic acid, n-Butyl vinyl ether; Downstream Products: Silicon tetraacetate, Acetyl iodide, Trimethylsilyl acetate.
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