Description

3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Butyrate is a specialty ester compound with the CAS registry number 97552-57-3. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its ability to modify solubility and act as a reactive diluent or plasticizer. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical synthesis industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a reactive diluent or plasticizer in acrylic, vinyl, and other polymer systems to improve flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Coatings & Inks Formulation: Used as a coalescing agent or solvent additive to adjust drying time, viscosity, and film formation in industrial and decorative coatings.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex esters, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Adhesive & Sealant Production: Incorporated to enhance wetting properties, adhesion, and the overall workability of formulation blends.
• Lubricant & Functional Fluid Additive: Employed to modify the solvency and thermal stability of specialty lubricants and hydraulic fluids.
• Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients: Functions as an emollient or carrier solvent in the formulation of creams, lotions, and other personal care products.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Butyrate
CAS No.	97552-57-3
Molecular Formula	C11H20O4
Molecular Weight	216.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 3-Butyryloxypropionate; 3-Butoxy-3-oxopropyl butanoate; Propanoic acid, 3-(butoxycarbonyl)-, butyl ester; Butyl 3-(butoxycarbonyl)propionate; Butyl β-butyryloxypropionate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Butoxy-3-Oxopropyl Butyrate is produced under a stringent 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 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 heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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