Name | amyl butyrate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2059 AMYL BUTYRATE amyl butyrate AMYL BUTANOATE n-amyl butyrate pentylbutanoate PENTYL BUTYRATE Pentyl Butyrate pentyl butanoate n-Amyl n-Butyrate 1-pentylbutanoate 1-Pentyl butyrate Pentyl n-butanoate N-PENTYL N-BUTYRATE n-Butyric acid n-Amyl ester |
CAS | 540-18-1 |
EINECS | 208-739-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-3-5-6-8-11-9(10)7-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 158.24 |
Density | 0.863 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -73.2° |
Boling Point | 184-188 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 154°F |
JECFA Number | 152 |
Water Solubility | 174.1mg/L(20 ºC) |
Solubility | miscible with Ether,Alcohol |
Vapor Presure | 0.608mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless liquid |
Merck | 14,604 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.41(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid, with strong penetrating odor and sweet taste. Boiling point 185~186 deg C. |
Use | Solvents for paints and coatings |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | 2620 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | ET5956000 |
HS Code | 29156000 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 12210 mg/kg (Jenner) |
FEMA | 2059 | AMYL BUTYRATE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): jelly and pudding, 0.50~1.4; Soft drinks 19; Cold drinks 32; Baked food 43; Syrup 58; Candy 76; Gum sugar 760. |
use | GB 2760-1996 specified as allowed food spices. used as solvent for paints and coatings solvent for paints and coatings |
production method | is formed by direct esterification of n-pentanol and butyric acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 12210 mg/kg; Oral-guinea pig LD50: 11950 mg/kg |
Explosive hazard characteristics | Steam and air can explode when mixed |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammable; combustion produces stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from oxidant storage and transportation |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand, foam |