Description

1-Butylpentyl Acetate is a branched-chain ester compound, also known by its CAS number 3857-24-7. This specialty ester is valued for its role as a high-boiling, slow-evaporating solvent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the coatings, ink, and specialty chemical industries seeking performance additives with specific solvency and volatility profiles.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: Acts as a slow-evaporating coalescing agent and solvent in automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings to improve film formation and flow.
• Specialty Inks: Used as a solvent component in printing inks to control drying time and viscosity for enhanced print quality.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances.
• Cleaning & Degreasing Formulations: Employed in industrial cleaning products for its solvency power against oils, greases, and resins.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a plasticizer and processing aid to modify flexibility and application properties.
• Metal Working Fluids: Incorporated as a lubricity additive and corrosion inhibitor in synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Butylpentyl Acetate
CAS No.	3857-24-7
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid 1-Butylpentyl Ester; 1-Butylpentyl Ethanoate; 3-Octyl Acetate; 3-Octanol, Acetate; 1-Pentylbutyl Acetate; Butylpentyl Acetate; 3857-24-7; 1-Butylamyl Acetate
EINECS	223-369-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Butylpentyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for our global B2B clients.

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 (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425
Boiling Point	Approx. 210 - 220°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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