butyl pivalate
propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, butyl ester
Identification
| Name | butyl pivalate |
| CAS Number | 5129-37-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H18 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.24086000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.796.216G |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 164.00 to 165.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.969000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 126.00 °F. TCC ( 52.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.078 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for butyl pivalate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for butyl pivalate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
N-
butyl pivalate
2,2-
dimethylpropanoic acid butyl ester
2,2-
dimethylpropionic acid butyl ester
propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, butyl ester
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