Butyl Acetate (BUTAC)
Ester solvent for paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants and printing inks.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Ester solvent
- CAS 123-86-4
- Purity ≥ 99.50 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Butyl Acetate (BUTAC) is an ester solvent (CAS 123-86-4 · C₆H₁₂O₂). Main applications: paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, printing inks, nail polish and nail care and fragrances and perfumery.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Butyl Acetate (BUTAC)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.50 % |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Water content | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Density | 0.878–0.883 kg/L (20 °C) |
| Acidity (CH₃COOH) | ≤ 0.004 % |
| Content (n-C₄H₉OH) | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Non-volatile matter | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Distillation range | 123–128 °C |
Specifications
| Product type | Ester solvent |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 123-86-4 |
| Molecular formula | C₆H₁₂O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 116.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms | n-Butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate, acetic acid butyl ester |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums


