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acetic acid, butyl ester; n-butyl acetate

Name(s)	acetic acid, butyl ester; n-butyl acetate
Scientific name(s)	butyl acetate; acetic acid, butyl ester; butyl ethanoate; 1-butyl acetate; acetic acid butyl ester; n-butylacetate
Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular mass	116.16
IUPAC name	butyl acetate
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	CCCCOC(C)=O
CAS ID	123-86-4
PubChem ID	31272
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	31328

Description	Flavouring ingredient used in apple flavours_x000D_ _x000D_ n-Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an organic compound commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is also used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors. Apples, especially of the Red Delicious variety, are flavored in part by this chemical. It is a colourless flammable liquid with a sweet smell of banana.

Description

Flavouring ingredient used in apple flavours_x000D_ _x000D_ n-Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an organic compound commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is also used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors. Apples, especially of the Red Delicious variety, are flavored in part by this chemical. It is a colourless flammable liquid with a sweet smell of banana.