Description

Butyl Benzoate is a versatile organic ester valued for its excellent solvency, plasticizing properties, and high boiling point. This clear, colorless liquid serves as a key intermediate and functional additive across multiple high-value industrial sectors. It is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, fragrance, and personal care industries seeking reliable performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Plasticizer: Acts as a secondary plasticizer and solvent in cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, and PVC formulations, improving flexibility and processability.
• Solvent & Carrier: Used as a high-boiling-point solvent in industrial coatings, inks, and adhesives, and as a carrier for catalysts and dyes.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Employed as a fixative and solvent in perfumery and as a flavoring agent in food products, providing a sweet, balsamic note.
• Personal Care: Functions as an emollient and solvent in cosmetic products such as nail polishes, sunscreens, and lotions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of other benzoate esters, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Textile Auxiliary: Used in textile processing as a lubricant and softening agent for synthetic fibers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Benzoate
CAS No.	136-60-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid Butyl Ester; n-Butyl Benzoate; Butyl Benzenecarboxylate; Butyl Phenylformate; FEMA No. 2138; NSC 8475; Benzoic Acid n-Butyl Ester
EINECS	205-252-7

Quality Control

Our Butyl Benzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for key parameters such as assay, refractive index, and acid value are available upon request.

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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4940 - 1.4980
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.006 - 1.012
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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