Butyl acetate (normal butyl acetic acid ester С6Н12О12) - produced by esterification of acetic acid with butyl alcohol.
Butyl acetate is used for the synthesis of chemical products, it is the most common solvent in the application and production of paint and varnish materials. It dissolves oils, fats, cellulose ethers, carbiol resins, vinyl polymers, etc.
Adding this substance together with a small amount of butyl alcohol can prevent the appearance of varnish films. This substance is used as a tanning substance in the leather industry. According to the degree of impact on the human body, butyl acetate is one of the least dangerous substances.
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When mixed with air, it forms an explosive mixture, a highly flammable liquid. They pour this substance into aluminum,
galvanized barrels, as well as automobile and railway
cisterns.
Butyl acetate is a fragrant substance that is part of fruit essences and various perfume compositions. This substance is widely used in pharmaceuticals in the production of antibiotics to determine primary substances.
They produce butyl acetate in two types: brands A and B. The difference between these brands is that brand A can usually be used not only as paints and varnishes when they are used, but also for the synthesis of various chemical products.