tert-Butyl acetate

tert-Butyl acetate
Other names acetic acid tert-butyl ester; t-butyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS number	540-88-5 Y
PubChem	10908
ChemSpider	10446 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OC(C)(C)C)C
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(7)8-6(2,3)4/h1-4H3 Y Key: WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-5(7)8-6(2,3)4/h1-4H3 Key: WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYAQ
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H12O2
Molar mass	116.16 g/mol
Appearance	Colourless liquid with fruity odour
Density	0.866 g/cm3, liquid
Boiling point	97–98 °C (370–371 K, 207–208 °F)
Solubility in water	0.8 wt% at 22 °C
Hazards
Main hazards	Flammable
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Infobox references

tert-Butyl acetate, or t-butyl acetate is a colourless flammable liquid with a camphor- or blueberry-like smell. It is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners and industrial cleaners. It has recently gained EPA VOC exempt status.

Butyl acetate has four isomers: tert-butyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, and sec-butyl acetate.

See also

• tert-Butyl formate

External links

• ChemExpr.com