sec-Butyl Acetate
Synonyms: 2-Butyl acetate ; Butan-2-yl acetate ; 1-Methylpropyl acetate ; Acetic acid, sec-butyl ester ; Acetic acid 1-methylpropyl ester ; sec-Butyl ethanoate ; 2-Acetoxybutane ; s-Butyl acetate / sec-butyl ester ; 2-Butanol acetate
Chemical formula: C6H12O2 Molecular Weight: 116.16 CAS No.: 105-46-4
Specification
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Odor | Characteristic odor, no off-odor and no residual odor |
| sec-Butyl Acetate Content, w/% ≥ | 99.0 |
| Water Content, w/% ≤ | 0.10 |
| Acidity (as acetic acid), w/% ≤ | 0.01 |
| Color, Hazen (Pt-Co) ≤ | 10 |
| sec-Butanol Content, w/% ≤ | 0.10 |
| Density (20℃), g/cm³ | 0.868–0.876 |
| Evaporation Residue, w/% ≤ | 0.005 |
Applications:
Coatings and Paints: Used as a fast-evaporating solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic, polyurethane, polyester, amino, and epoxy paints, as well as automotive refinishes.
Inks and Printing: Acts as a volatile solvent carrier in flexographic and gravure printing inks.
Synthetic Leather Production: Utilized as a solvent in both dry and wet processes for polyurethane synthetic leather manufacturing to reduce surface defects like orange peel, pinholes, and indentations.
Adhesives and Diluents: Functions as a component and viscosity-adjusting diluent in adhesive formulations.
Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals: Deployed as a primary solvent or processing agent for emulsifiable concentrates (EC), such as abamectin, propiconazole, and chlorpyrifox formulations.
Cleaning and Degreasing: Used in specialized metal ablution and cleaning solutions/washes.
Chemical Synthesis & Extraction: Serves as an inert reaction medium for esterifications or condensations, and as an extraction solvent for separating chemical intermediates.
Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in trace amounts for blending specific aromatic notes and fruit flavor profiles.
Packing, Storage, Delivery:
Hazard Class: 3 UN No.: 1123 Packing Group: II
180kg/drum, or customized packaging.
