55011-60-4

Basic information

• Product Name: BUTANOIC ACID 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ESTER
• Synonyms: BUTANOIC ACID 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ESTER;4-Hydroxybutyricacidbutylester;4-Hydroxybutyl butanoate
• CAS NO: 55011-60-4
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 160.21
• Mol File: 55011-60-4.mol
• Article Data: 7

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: BUTANOIC ACID 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ESTER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BUTANOIC ACID 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ESTER(55011-60-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BUTANOIC ACID 4-HYDROXYBUTYL ESTER(55011-60-4)

Safety Data

• HazardClass: IRRITANT
• Hazardous Substances Data: 55011-60-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Butanoic acid 4-hydroxybutyl ester, also known as 4-Hydroxybutyl butyrate, is an organic chemical compound belonging to the class of carboxylic acid esters. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in many food and beverage products due to its pleasant fruity odor and taste. This chemical is also used as a fragrance ingredient in various cosmetic and personal care products. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity aroma and is known to have low acute toxicity. However, prolonged or high exposure to this chemical may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Its main function is to impart a pleasant smell and taste to various consumer products.

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

From alkenes to alcohols by cobalt-catalyzed hydroformylation-reduction

The cobalt-catalyzed hydroformylation of alkenes in the presence of a range of novel cyclic phosphine ligands was investigated. The effect of various parameters such as solvents, additives, cobalt/phosphine ratio, CO/H2 (1:2), and nature of the alkenes was examined. The results revealed that both terminal and internal alkenes are hydroformylated in high yields to give mainly linear products at moderate temperature and syn gas pressure. The linearity ranges from 43 to 85%, with Lim-10 giving the highest proportion of linear product.

OPHTHALMIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A NITRIC OXIDE DONOR

The present invention relates to compositions comprising a 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as nitric oxide donor. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as a nitric oxide donor and an ophthalmic drug, useful in controlling elevated intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma or ocular hypertension associated with other diseases or conditions. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling intraocular pressure utilizing said compositions.

Rational engineering of Candida antarctica lipase B for selective monoacylation of diols

The enzyme Candida antarctica lipase B was subjected to site directed mutagenesis suggested by molecular modelling. The selectivity for the enzyme increased towards a range of diols over their corresponding monoesters as an effect of the mutations. This journal is The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012.