Packings
500 ml
500 ml

Product Information

Basic information about this product

Article No. 002374
Grade AR
Purity 99.5%
CAS No. 123-86-4
Molecular Formula C6H12O2
Molecular Weight 116.16
H.S. Code 29153300
Shelf Life 60 Months

Hazard Information

Safety and hazard classification

GHS02 GHS02
GHS07 GHS07
Hazard Symbols
GHS02, GHS07

Safety Information

Important safety instructions and precautions

Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 1123
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H226-H336
Precaution Statement: P261

Product Description

Detailed information about the product

Product Overview

n-Butyl Acetate 99.5% AR (CAS No. 123-86-4) is an analytical-reagent form of the linear acetate ester produced from acetic acid and 1-butanol. Its intermediate polarity and limited water miscibility permit distribution of many organic substances between aqueous and ester-rich phases, making its solvent behaviour relevant to extraction and non-aqueous analytical procedures.

The AR grade is intended for precise analytical work of a general nature where n-butyl acetate is used as a reagent, extraction medium or solution-preparation solvent. The grade designation supports procedures requiring controlled reagent cleanliness and common impurity limits.

Typical Applications

  • Liquid–liquid extraction of suitable organic analytes from aqueous samples and reaction mixtures.
  • Preparation of test solutions and analytical reagent mixtures where n-butyl acetate is method-compatible.
  • Solvent and reagent blanks in conventional analytical procedures after confirmation of method suitability.
  • Recovery, partitioning and phase-distribution studies involving moderately hydrophobic compounds.
  • Non-aqueous laboratory quality-control procedures requiring an analytical-grade ester solvent.

Common Synonyms

  • n-Butyl Acetate
  • Butyl Ethanoate
  • Acetic Acid n-Butyl Ester
  • Butan-1-yl Acetate
  • 1-Butyl Acetate

Storage Conditions

Keep the container tightly closed and protect the solvent from evaporation, moisture and laboratory contamination. Minimise repeated prolonged opening to preserve analytical cleanliness and prevent changes in composition that could influence reagent blanks or extraction behaviour.