Properties of Butyl Acetate (C6H12O2)
Butyl acetate is a chemical compound that belongs to the ester class of chemicals. It is derived from the reaction between acetic acid and butanol. This clear, colorless liquid has a sweet, fruity odor and is commonly used as a solvent in various applications, including the production of coatings, adhesives, and in the nail polish industry.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of butyl acetate properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| Density | 882 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 0.734 mPa·s |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -77 °C |
| Boiling Point | 126 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.136 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 1966 J/kg·K |
| Vapor Pressure (25°C) | 1.66 kPa |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 305 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 3.16 MPa |
| Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 403 cm3/mol |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 5.07 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.3941 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Flash Point | 22 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 425 °C |
| Lower Flammability Limit | 1.7% |
| Upper Flammability Limit | 7.6% |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 3 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.