Description

Ethyl Butyrate is a clear, colorless ester with a characteristic fruity odor reminiscent of pineapple. This high-purity flavor and fragrance intermediate is valued for its clean, powerful organoleptic profile and excellent solubility in organic solvents. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to create authentic, high-impact sensory experiences. Global supply chains rely on consistent quality and reliable availability of this key ingredient.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary building block for creating fruity notes, especially pineapple, apple, and banana, in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent in candies, baked goods, soft drinks, and dairy products to impart a sweet, fruity essence.
• Industrial Solvents & Intermediates: Serves as a solvent for cellulose esters, resins, and lacquers, and as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Employed as a flavoring agent in oral pharmaceutical formulations such as syrups and elixirs to improve palatability.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Can be used as a solvent or co-solvent in the production of pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Butyrate
CAS No.	105-54-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl butanoate; Butyric acid ethyl ester; Butanoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl n-butyrate; n-Butyric acid ethyl ester; FEMA 2427; UN 1180
EINECS	203-306-4

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Butyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is produced to meet relevant industry standards, including FEMA GRAS and FDA regulations for food-grade applications. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C (59-77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Characteristic fruity, pineapple-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.391 - 1.395
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.878
Acidity (as Butyric Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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