sec-Butyl acetate

sec-Butyl acetate, or s-butyl acetate, is an ester commonly used as a solvent in lacquers and enamels, where it is used in the production of acyclic polymers, vinyl resins, and nitrocellulose. It is a clear flammable liquid with a sweet smell.

sec-Butyl acetate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Butan-2-yl acetate
Other names
  • 2-Butyl acetate
  • sec-Butyl ester
  • s-Butyl acetate
  • sec-Butyl ester of acetic acid
  • 1-Methylpropyl acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.001
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-4-5(2)8-6(3)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3 Y
    Key: DCKVNWZUADLDEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-4-5(2)8-6(3)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
    Key: DCKVNWZUADLDEH-UHFFFAOYAV
  • O=C(OC(C)CC)C
Properties
C6H12O2
Molar mass 116.160 g·mol−1
Appearance Clear, liquid
Odor Fruity
Density 0.87 g/cm3, liquid
Melting point −99 °C (−146 °F; 174 K)
Boiling point 112 °C (234 °F; 385 K)
0.80 g/100 mL
Vapor pressure 10 mmHg
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Flammable
Flash point 17 °C; 62 °F; 290 K
Explosive limits 1.7–9.8%
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
 TWA 200 ppm (950 mg/m3)
REL (Recommended)
 TWA 200 ppm (950 mg/m3)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
 1700 ppm
Safety data sheet (SDS) External MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

sec-Butyl acetate has three isomers that are also acetate esters: n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, and tert-butyl acetate.

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