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Ethyl butyrate

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Butyric acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OC2H5
CAS Number:
105-54-4
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2427
Beilstein:
506331
EC Number:
203-306-4
Council of Europe no.:
264c
MDL number:
MFCD00009394
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901067
Flavis number:
9.039
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

15.5 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥98%

autoignition temp.

865 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.392 (lit.)

bp

120 °C (lit.)

mp

−93 °C (lit.)

density

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

Organoleptic

ethereal; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5-6(7)8-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

OBNCKNCVKJNDBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl butyrate is mainly used as a flavor ester for its pineapple-like flavor. It is one of the main volatile components identified in orange juices.
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Application


  • Tracer aroma compound transfer from a solid and complex-flavored food matrix packed in treated papers or plastic packaging film.: Investigates the transfer dynamics of aroma compounds from food products, essential for optimizing food packaging materials to preserve flavor integrity (Dury-Brun C et al., 2007).


Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

78.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

26 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Comparison of volatile flavor components in fresh and processed orange juices.
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