10031-87-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Ethylbutyl acetate
• Synonyms: FEMA 2425;Acetic acid ethylbutyl ester;ACETIC ACID 2-ETHYLBUTYL ESTER;2-ETHYLBUTYL ACETATE;2-ETHYLBUTYL ACETATE 98+%
• CAS NO: 10031-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• EINECS: 233-095-4
• Product Categories: C8 to C9;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters;Alphabetical Listings;E-F;Flavors and Fragrances
• Mol File: 10031-87-5.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -80.9°C (estimate)
• Boiling Point: 160 °C740 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: 127 °F
• Appearance: clear colorless liquid
• Density: 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 2.16mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.41(lit.)
• BRN: 1746228
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Ethylbutyl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Ethylbutyl acetate(10031-87-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Ethylbutyl acetate(10031-87-5)

Safety Data

• Statements: 10-52/53
• Safety Statements: 16-61
• RIDADR: UN 1177 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 10031-87-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in the Coatings Industry:
2-Ethylbutyl acetate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, providing a suitable medium for the application of these lacquers in various coatings and finishing processes. Its ability to dissolve nitrocellulose makes it an essential component in the formulation of lacquers for wood, metal, and other surfaces.
Used in the Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
2-Ethylbutyl acetate is used as a flavoring agent, adding a pleasant and distinctive taste to various food and beverage products. Its unique flavor profile makes it a popular choice for enhancing the taste of candies, beverages, and other consumables.
Used in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry:
Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, 2-Ethylbutyl acetate is also known to be used in the cosmetics and personal care industry as a solvent for various formulations, such as perfumes, lotions, and creams. Its ability to dissolve and carry other ingredients makes it a valuable component in the development of these products.

Preparation

By reacting 2-ethylbutanol with acetic anhydride or acetic acid in the presence of sulfuric acid.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Ethylbutyl acetate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Hazard

Moderate fire risk.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

InChI:InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-4-8(5-2)6-10-7(3)9/h8H,4-6H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 97-95-0 2-ethyl-1-butanol 
• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 97-96-1 2-Ethylbutyraldehyde 
• 557-20-0 diethylzinc 
• 1067-33-0 dibutyltin diacetate 
• 819792-11-5 bis(2-ethylbutyl) carbonate 

Downstream Products

• 760-21-4 2-ethyl-1-butene 

Relevant articles and documents

PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ALKYL TIN ALKOXIDE COMPOUND, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF CARBONATE ESTER USING THE COMPOUND

The present invention provides a process for producing : a compound represented by XOR2; a dialkyl tin dialkoxide compound having one tin atom, two Sn-R1 bonds and two Sn-OR2 bonds; and/or a tetraalkyl dialkoxy distannoxane compound having one Sn-O-Sn bond, in which each tin atom of the tetraalkyl dialkoxy distannoxane compound has two Sn-R1 bonds and one Sn-OR2 bond, the process comprising reacting in the absence of a catalyst at least one alkyl tin compound selected from the group consisting of i) and ii) below: i) a dialkyl tin compound having one tin atom, two Sn-R1 (wherein R1 represents an alkyl group) bonds, and two Sn-OX bonds (wherein OX is a group in which HOX that is a conjugate acid of OX is a Bronsted acid having a pKa of from 0 to 6.8); and ii) a tetraalkyl distannoxane compound having one Sn-O-Sn bond, in which each tin atom of the tetraalkyl distannoxane compound has two Sn-R1 bonds and one Sn-OX bond (wherein OX is a group in which HOX that is a conjugate acid of OX is a Bronsted acid having a pKa of from 0 to 6.8); and a carbonic acid ester represented by R2OCOOR2 (wherein R2 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group, a hydrocarbon group having a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon substituent, or a Y-CH2- group (wherein Y represents an alkyl polyalkylene group, an aromatic group or a cyclic saturated or unsaturated alkylene ether group)), and/or an alcohol represented by R2OH (wherein R2 is the same as defined above).

Process for Production of Alkyl Tin Alkoxide Compound, and Process for Production of Carbonic Acid Ester Using the Compound

The present invention provides a process for producing: a compound represented by XOR2; a dialkyl tin dialkoxide compound having one tin atom, two Sn—R1 bonds and two Sn—OR2 bonds; and/or a tetraalkyl dialkoxy distannoxane compound having one Sn—O—Sn bond, in which each tin atom of the tetraalkyl dialkoxy distannoxane compound has two Sn—R1 bonds and one Sn—OR2 bond, the process comprising reacting in the absence of a catalyst at least one alkyl tin compound selected from the group consisting of i) and ii) below: i) a dialkyl tin compound having one tin atom, two Sn—R1 (wherein R1 represents an alkyl group) bonds, and two Sn—OX bonds (wherein OX is a group in which HOX that is a conjugate acid of OX is a Bronsted acid having a pKa of from 0 to 6.8); andii) a tetraalkyl distannoxane compound having one Sn—O—Sn bond, in which each tin atom of the tetraalkyl distannoxane compound has two Sn—R1 bonds and one Sn—OX bond (wherein OX is a group in which HOX that is a conjugate acid of OX is a Bronsted acid having a pKa of from 0 to 6.8); anda carbonic acid ester represented by R2OCOOR2 (wherein R2 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group, a hydrocarbon group having a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon substituent, or a Y—CH2— group (wherein Y represents an alkyl polyalkylene group, an aromatic group or a cyclic saturated or unsaturated alkylene ether group)), and/oran alcohol represented by R2OH (wherein R2 is the same as defined above).

Aggregate formation in the intercalation of long-chain fatty acid esters into liposomes

Various hydrophobic benzenediacetic esters, the corresponding benzenedipropionic esters, and branched alkyl esters were intercalated into DMPC liposomes, where the molar ratio (n/n) of ester:DMPC was 1:5. In the case of the very long-chain derivatives, double carbonyl peaks were observed in the 13C NMR spectrum. This doubling phenomenon was observed only for the carbonyl peaks, whose chemical shift is most sensitive to solvent polarity, and disappeared when the ester:DMPC molar ratio drops below 1:15. This doubling reflects the presence of two populations in these samples: one group includes those molecules which are intercalated within the liposome and feel the polarity corresponding to the liposomal microenvironment; the other consists of aggregates of these long-chain derivatives located in the extra-liposomal aqueous phase.

An amino alcohol ligand for highly enantioselective addition of organozinc reagents to aldehydes: Serendipity rules

(matrix presented) Amino alcohol 4 (or its enantiomer) is prepared in two simple steps. Commercial (1R,2S)-2-amino-1,2-diphenylethanol is dialkylated with bis(2-bromoethyl) ether. Subsequent hydrogenation over 5% Rh on alumina in the presence of morpholine unexpectedly stops at the hexahydro derivative 4. Amino alcohol 4 promotes the enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to aldehydes at room temperature in up to 99% enantiomeric excess.