2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE
Synonym(s):1-Methylbutyl acetate;2-Pentyl acetat;sec.-Pentyl acetat
- CAS NO.：53496-15-4
- Empirical Formula: C7H14O2
- Molecular Weight: 130.18
- MDL number: MFCD00027906
- EINECS: 633-402-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:13:13
What is 2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE?
Chemical properties
2-Pentyl Acetate is a clear liquid that is soluble in water and alcohol and used as a flavoring and fragrance agent. It has a strong nutty, banana odor and a nutty, tropical taste. It finds application in foods requiring banana, herbal, hazelnut, peanut, orange, and wine flavors and fragrances.
The Uses of 2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE
It is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose & ethyl cellulose, celluloid products, cements, coated paper, lacquers, leather finishes, nail enamels, plastic wood, textile sizing & printing compounds. It is also used in the manufacture of artificial leather, linoleum, and washable wallpaper.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Pentanol acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Preparation
Esterification of sec-amyl alcohol with acetic acid or acetylation of secondary amyl alcohols (pentanol-2 and pentanol-3).
General Description
Sec-amyl acetate is a colorless to yellow watery liquid with a weak odor of bananas. Floats on water. Produces irritating vapor.
Properties of 2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE
| Melting point: | -74.65°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 138 °C741 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 95 °F |
| Water Solubility | 1.896g/L(20 ºC) |
| JECFA Number | 1146 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Acetic acid, sec-pentyl ester (53496-15-4) |
Safety information for 2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE
Computed Descriptors for 2-METHYLBUTYL ACETATE
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