Butyl butyrate

Butyl butyrate, or butyl butanoate, is an organic compound that is an ester formed by the condensation of butyric acid and n-butanol.

It is a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water, but miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether.

Like other volatile esters, butyl butyrate has a pleasant aroma.

It occurs naturally in many kinds of fruit including apple, banana, berries, pear, plum, and strawberry.

[2] It mildly irritates the eyes and skin.

Ball-and-stick model of the butyl butyrate molecule
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuel Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code