Butyl acetate
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PRODUCT DETAILS

Butyl acetate is a common organic ester solvent produced by the esterification of acetic acid and n-butanol. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a banana-like
aroma. It is volatile and flammable. Butyl acetate is widely used in industrial applications such as coatings, inks, adhesives, and varnishes. It also has important
applications in flavors and fragrances and chemical synthesis.
| ltems | Index | Result | |||
| Superior | First-grade | Qualified | |||
| Appearance | Transparent liquid,no suspended impurities | Qualified | |||
| Chromaticity/Hazen,(Pt-Co) ≤ |
10 | 5 | |||
| Odor | The characteristic odor,no smell,no residual gas |
Qualified | |||
| Density (20ºC)/(g/cm 3) | 0.878~0.883 | 0.878 | |||
| Butyl acetate %≥ | 99.5 | 99.2 | 99.0 | 99.78 | |
| Butyl alcohol %≤ | 0.2 | 0.50 | - | 0.024 | |
| Water %≤ | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.013 | ||
| Acidity(as acetic acid)%≤ | 0.010 | 0.0026 | |||
| Evaporation residue %≤ | 0.005 | 0.005 | |||

Key applications include:
🔹 1. Coatings and Inks: It serves as a common solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, polyurethane lacquers, and acrylic lacquers, providing
excellent leveling and gloss.
Used in printing inks, it improves drying speed and adhesion.
🔹 2. Adhesives and Varnishes
It acts as a diluent and active solvent in adhesive formulations, improving coating uniformity and flexibility.
It is suitable for wood lacquers, leather coatings, and other applications.
🔹 3. Chemical Raw Materials
It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and a key raw material for the manufacture of various plasticizers, fragrances, and
pharmaceutical chemicals.
🔹 4. Daily Chemicals and Flavors and Fragrances
It has a banana-like aroma and is used as a food flavoring (in small quantities) and a fragrance solvent.
It is widely used in perfumes, detergents, and cosmetics, acting as a solvent and fragrance.
🔹 5. Other Industrial Applications
It is used as a cleaning agent and solvent in leather, textile, and plastic processing, and is suitable for use as an ink thinner and paint stripper.
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APPLICATION AREAS
Plastic Production
Agriculture
Food Processing
Water Treatment
Daily Chemicals
Pharmaceutical Field
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