Methyl butyrate , 99% , 623-42-7
CAS NO.:623-42-7
Empirical Formula: C5H10O2
Molecular Weight: 102.13
MDL number: MFCD00009391
EINECS: 210-792-1
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -85--84°C |
| Boiling point: | 102-103 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 40 mm Hg ( 30 °C) |
| FEMA | 2693 | METHYL BUTYRATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 53 °F |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| solubility | water: soluble60 part |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to very slightly yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity apple sweet banana pineapple |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| Odor Threshold | 0.0071ppm |
| biological source | synthetic |
| explosive limit | 1.6%(V) |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,6035 |
| JECFA Number | 149 |
| BRN | 1740743 |
| Dielectric constant | 5.6(20℃) |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| LogP | 1.24 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 623-42-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butanoic acid, methyl ester(623-42-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl butyrate (623-42-7) |
Description and Uses
Methyl butyrate, also known as methyl butanoate , is an ester with a fruity odor pineapple, apple, and strawberry. At room temperature, it is a colorless liquid with low solubility in water, upon which it floats to form an oily layer. Although it is flammable, it has a relatively low vapor pressure ( 40 mmHg at 30°C), so it can be safely handled at room temperature without special safety precautions.
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.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS02 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 20-36/37/38-11 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36-33-29-9 |
| RIDADR | UN 1237 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | ET5500000 |
| F | 13 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29156000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 623-42-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Limited Quantities | 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml) |




