Name | butyl valerate |
Synonyms | BUTYL-VALERATE BUTYL VALERATE butyl valerate butyl pentanoate BUTYL VALERIANATE n-Butyl-n-valerate n-butyl pentanoate pentanoicacidbutylester Pentanoicacid,butylester Valeric acid, butyl ester Pentanoic acid, butyl ester |
CAS | 591-68-4 |
EINECS | 209-728-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-3-5-7-9(10)11-8-6-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 158.24 |
Density | 0.868 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -92.8°C |
Boling Point | 186-187 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 152°F |
JECFA Number | 160 |
Water Solubility | 83.87mg/L(25 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 0.608mmHg at 25°C |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.412(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Liquid. Aromas of ether, apple and raspberry, slightly sweet. Boiling point 186.5 ℃, flash point 62 ℃. Soluble in propylene glycol, slightly soluble in water. Natural products exist in raw apples, bananas, white grape sprinkles, raw pears, etc. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 2915600000 |
Toxicity | GRAS(FEMA)。 |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 3.0; Cold drink 2.6; Candy 8.0; Baked food 6.8. FDA,§ 172.515: Limited to Moderate Amount. |
chemical properties | liquid. Aromas of ether, apple and raspberry, slightly sweet. Boiling point 186.5 ℃, flash point 62 ℃. Soluble in propylene glycol, slightly soluble in water. Natural products exist in raw apples, bananas, white grape sprinkles, raw pears, etc. |
use | food spices. Mainly used to prepare wine, apple, raspberry flavors. |
production method | is made of valeric acid and n-butanol boiling and esterification in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. |
EPA chemical information | information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |