Ethyl butyrate
Ethyl butyrate, also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether, is an ester with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3, with one oxygen having a double bond. It is soluble in propylene glycol, paraffin oil and kerosene.
Table of physical properties
Table of physical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical temperature (Tc) | 296 °C (569 K) |
| Critical pressure (pc) | 3.10 MPa (30.64 bar) |
| Critical density (ρc) | 2.38 mol.l-1 |
| Refractive index (n) at 20 °C | 1.390 – 1.394 |
Uses
Uses
It is commonly used as pineapple flavoring, solvent, in perfumery products and as a plasticizer for cellulose.
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References
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