Butyl Acetate (CAS: 123-86-4) – High-Purity Industrial Solvent

🧪 CAS Number: 123-86-4

🌟 Product Description

Butyl acetate (C₆H₁₂O₂) is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor and medium evaporation rate. It is widely used in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning products. Known for its strong solvency power, it effectively dissolves resins, oils, and polymers.

🏭 Applications

🎨 Paints & Coatings: Solvent in cellulose and acrylic paints

🖋 Printing Inks: Fast-drying solvent

🧪 Chemical Industry: Solvent for resins and polymers

🧼 Cleaning Products: Degreasing and stain removal component

🏭 Adhesive Manufacturing: Solvent and thinner in formulations

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Fruity, pleasant

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂

Molecular Weight: 116.16 g/mol

Density (20°C): 0.882 g/cm³

Boiling Point: 126 °C

Melting Point: -78 °C

Solubility: Low in water, miscible with most organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources. Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Flammable—use appropriate protective equipment.

🔑 Keywords

butyl acetate, CAS 123-86-4, C6H12O2, paint solvent, industrial solvent, ink solvent

📛 Other Names

n-Butyl Acetate, Butyl Ethanoate