Butyl hydroxyacetate
Also known as: Butyl glycolate, n-Butyl glycolate, Butyl 2-hydroxyacetate, Acetic acid, hydroxy-, butyl ester, Glycolic acid butyl ester
Butyl hydroxyacetate (CAS 7397-62-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O3 and a molecular weight of 132.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -26ºC, a boiling point of 183.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 71.7±6.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage and H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7397-62-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-924939-2
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 132.158 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -26ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 183.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 71.7±6.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 132.078644 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 0.53 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.429 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Butyl hydroxyacetate?
The CAS number of Butyl hydroxyacetate is 7397-62-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl hydroxyacetate?
Butyl hydroxyacetate has molecular formula C6H12O3 and molecular weight 132.158 g/mol.
Is Butyl hydroxyacetate hazardous?
Butyl hydroxyacetate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage; H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyl hydroxyacetate?
For Butyl hydroxyacetate, Upstream Products: 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 1-Butanol, Glycolic acid; Downstream Products: SD 0006, 2-Hydroxy-N,N-dimethylacetamide.
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