Methyl n-butyrate
Agent Name
Methyl n-butyrate
Alternative Name
Methyl butyrate
CAS Number
623-42-7
Formula
C5-H10-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Methyl butyrate; 2-Methyl butyric acid; 2-Methylbutyric acid; Butanoic acid, methyl ester; Butyric acid, methyl ester; Methyl butanoate; Methyl butyrate; Methyl butyrate (natural); Methyl n-butanoate; Methyl n-butyrate; UN1237; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with an apple-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, fragrance, and flavoring agent; Used in lacquers; [HSDB]
Comments
If left on clothes, may cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
32.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 18,000 mg/m3/2H
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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