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Ethyl butyrate

CAS Number

105-54-4

EC Number

203-306-4

FEMA Number

FEMA 2427

Industries: Food & Nutrition Personal Care & Cosmetics

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What is Ethyl butyrate?

Ethyl butyrate (CAS 105-54-4) is a synthetic ester used primarily as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. FEMA 2427.

Where is Ethyl butyrate used?

Food and beverage: tropical and stone fruit notes in confectionery, soft drinks, dairy products and baked goods
Personal care: fruity top note in lotions, shampoos and body sprays
Lubricant and metalworking: synthetic ester base or additive for controlled lubricity and compatibility with ester-based fluids
Cosmetics: skin-conditioning ester in emollient systems
It delivers a pineapple, banana and tropical fruit profile.

Commercial specifications

Clear liquid in drums, IBCs and bulk tankers

Other Names (Synonyms)

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What are the physical properties of Ethyl butyrate?

Melting Point -100.8 °C

Boiling Point 120-121 °C

Density 0.879 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C

Flash Point 67 °F

Appearance Ethyl butyrate is a colorless liquid. Pineapple odor. The Odor Threshold is 0.015 ppm.

Color Clear colorless

Odor Like apple or pineapple.

Form Liquid

Water Solubility practically insoluble

Vapor Pressure 15.5 mm Hg ( 25 °C)

Refractive Index n 20/D 1.392(lit.)

Log P 2.433 at 25℃

How is Ethyl butyrate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning

GHS02· Flammable GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ethyl butyrate?

HS Code 29156000

UN Number 1180

ADR Class 3

Packing Group III

WGK (Germany) 1