n-Butyl Acetate (BuAc)
CAS Number: 123-86-4
n-Butyl acetate (BuAc, ≥99.5%) is a medium-boiling ester solvent with a pleasant banana-like fruity odor and excellent solvency for nitrocellulose, acrylic, and polyurethane resins. It is widely used in automotive coatings, wood finishes, printing inks, and as a natural flavor in the food industry.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.10 |
| boiling point (°C) | 126.1 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.879–0.882 |
Applications
- Primary solvent in automotive OEM and refinish coatings
- Wood finish, furniture coating, and parquet lacquer
- Nitrocellulose and acrylic printing ink solvent
- Natural banana flavor in food and beverage industry
- Adhesive and sealant formulation solvent
Key Features
- Medium evaporation rate (slower than EAc) enabling improved flow and leveling in automotive coatings
- Very low acidity and water content protecting resin stability in formulations
- Excellent solvency for NC, acrylic, PU, and alkyd resins
- High-purity ≥99.5% grade with food/flavor certification available
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