Description

4-Methoxybutyl Acetate is a high-purity specialty ester solvent with a unique combination of properties. This compound is valued for its favorable solvency power, controlled evaporation rate, and good compatibility with a wide range of resins and polymers. It serves as a critical performance additive and solvent in advanced coating formulations, electronics manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis for global industrial clients.

Application

• Coating & Ink Formulations: Acts as a high-boiling, active solvent for acrylics, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, improving flow, leveling, and film formation.
• Electronics Industry: Used as a process solvent in photoresist developers and cleaning agents for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and display panels.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate and reaction solvent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing.
• Industrial Cleaners: An effective component in specialty degreasers and cleaning formulations for precision equipment.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a coalescing agent and plasticizer to enhance adhesion and flexibility.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Production: Employed in the formulation of electrode binders and separator coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxybutyl Acetate
CAS No.	15057-11-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxybutyl acetate; 1-Acetoxy-4-methoxybutane; 4-Methoxybutanol acetate; Butyl Cellosolve Acetate (related); 4-Methoxybutyl ethanoate; 15057-11-1; 4-MBA; 4-Methoxybutyl ester of acetic acid
EINECS	239-122-2

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxybutyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.970 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415
Boiling Point	Approx. 190°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.