Description

Butyl Caprylate is a versatile ester compound valued for its role as a flavor and fragrance intermediate, solvent, and chemical building block. Its chemical structure provides excellent solvency for a range of polymers and resins, making it a functional ingredient in industrial formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, coatings, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate or modifier in the synthesis of fruity and creamy flavor compounds and fragrance ingredients.
• Polymer & Coatings: Acts as a coalescing agent, plasticizer, or solvent in specialty coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or alkylating agent in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Lubricants & Greases: Employed as a synthetic base oil or additive component in specialty lubricant formulations.
• Cleaning & Degreasing: Functions as an effective, low-odor solvent in industrial cleaning and degreasing applications.
• Personal Care: Used as an emollient or solvent in cosmetic and personal care product formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Caprylate
CAS No.	589-75-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	200.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Octanoate; n-Butyl Caprylate; n-Butyl Octanoate; Octanoic Acid Butyl Ester; Caprylic Acid Butyl Ester; Butyl n-Octanoate; Butyl Ester of Octanoic Acid
EINECS	209-668-5

Quality Control

Our Butyl Caprylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.424 - 1.428
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.865
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.