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Butyl acetate

n-Butyl acetate

Other names	acetic acid, n-butyl ester butile
Identifiers
CAS number	123-86-4
SMILES	CCCCOC(C)=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molar mass	116.16 g/mol
Appearance	Colourless liquid with fruity odour
Density	0.88 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point	-74 °C (199 K, -101°F)
Boiling point	126 °C (399 K, 256°F)
Solubility in water	0.7 g/100 ml (? °C)
Hazards
Main hazards	Flammable
Flash point	24 °C (297 K)
Related Compounds
Related acetates	propyl acetate amyl acetate
Related compounds	butanol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

The chemical compound n-butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is also used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors. Apples, especially of the Red Delicious variety, are flavored in part by this chemical. It is a colourless flammable liquid with a sweet smell of banana. Humbrol Poly Cement also contains this chemical.