Description

Butyl Hydroxyacetate is a versatile organic ester compound valued for its role as a chemical intermediate and solvent. This product is essential for facilitating specific synthetic pathways and formulation processes where controlled reactivity and solvency are required. It finds significant utility across the chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the production of more complex molecules.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Employed in formulations and processes requiring a polar aprotic solvent.
• Plasticizer Precursor: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of certain polymer additives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the synthesis of ester-based aroma compounds.
• Co-additive in Lubricants: Functions as a component in specialized industrial lubricant formulations.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Hydroxyacetate
CAS No.	7397-62-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl glycolate; Hydroxyacetic acid butyl ester; Glycolic acid butyl ester; Butyl 2-hydroxyacetate; 2-Hydroxyacetic acid butyl ester; Butyl hydroxyethanoate
EINECS	230-991-7

Quality Control

Our Butyl Hydroxyacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL

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