Butyl hydroxyacetate
Synonym(s):Butyl hydroxyacetate
- CAS NO.：7397-62-8
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 132.16
- MDL number: MFCD00042732
- EINECS: 230-991-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-10-13 16:36:52
What is Butyl hydroxyacetate?
Chemical properties
Colorless Transparent Liquid. n-Butyl glycolate is a colorless liquid, which is miscible with most organic solvents. The solubility in water is limited to 8 wt % (20 C), although the compound itself may contain up to 25 wt % water.
The Uses of Butyl hydroxyacetate
Butyl glycolate may be used in the preparation of N-(α-hydroxyacetyl)-(S)-isoleucine.
Production Methods
n-Butyl glycolate is produced by treatment of sodium chloroacetate with nbutyl alcohol at 125 – 160℃, followed by vacuum distillation.
General Description
Butyl glycolate is a glycolic acid derivative.
Purification Methods
Dissolve in CHCl3 (EtOH-free), wash with 5% KHCO3 until effervescence ceases (if free acid is present), dry over CaCl2, filter, evaporate and distil through a short column. [B.hme & Opfer Z Anal Chem 139 255 1953, Filachione et al. J Am Chem Soc 73 5265 1951, Beilstein 3 IV 589.]
Properties of Butyl hydroxyacetate
| Boiling point: | 187-190 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.019 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 1.3hPa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 74 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| pka | 12.99±0.10(Predicted) |
| Water Solubility | 46g/L at 20℃ |
| BRN | 1749477 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7397-62-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butyl glycolate(7397-62-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Acetic acid, hydroxy-, butyl ester (7397-62-8) |
Safety information for Butyl hydroxyacetate
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H361:Reproductive toxicity |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Butyl hydroxyacetate
| InChIKey | VFGRALUHHHDIQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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