
Ethyl butyrate
Ethyl butyrate is a butyrate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of ethanol with the carboxy group of butyric acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an ethanol. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- ethyl butanoate
- Molecular formula
- C6H12O2
- Molecular weight
- 116.16 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 116.083729621 Da
- XLogP3
- 1.3
- Topological polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 2
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:88764
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL44800
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID6040111
- PubMed:22730107
- PubMed:22646744
- PubMed:22629185
- PubMed:22606270
- PubMed:22593687
- PubMed:22591108
- PubMed:22575782
- PubMed:22497266
- PubMed:22438014
- PubMed:22403649
- PubMed:22396747
- PubMed:22393353
Evidence from additional scientific databases
EMBL-EBI ChEBI
ethyl butyrate
A butyrate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of ethanol with the carboxy group of butyric acid.
- Formula
- C6H12O2
- Average mass
- 116.160 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 116.08373 Da
- Formal charge
- 0
- butyrate ester — is a (CHEBI:50477)
- plant metabolite — has role (CHEBI:76924)
- ethanol — has functional parent (CHEBI:16236)
- plant metabolite — has role (CHEBI:76924)
- butyrate ester — is a (CHEBI:50477)
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Additional curated names
Cross-references from this source
- CAS: 105-54-4 — NIST Chemistry WebBook
- CAS: 105-54-4 — ChemIDplus
- REGISTRY_NUMBER: 506331 — Reaxys
- MANUAL_X_REF: C00050446 — KNApSAcK
- MANUAL_X_REF: Ethyl_butyrate — Wikipedia
- MANUAL_X_REF: HMDB0033889 — HMDB
- MANUAL_X_REF: US6153246 — Patent
Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2017-11-06. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
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Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Autoignition Temperature: 865 °F (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Autoignition Temperature: 865 °F, 463 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Boiling Point: 250 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Boiling Point: 120-121 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Boiling Point: 120.00 to 121.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 121 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Color/Form: Colorless liquid Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 0.879 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Density: 0.8735 g/cu cm at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: Density of saturated air: 1.08 (Air = 1) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 0.870-0.877 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Flash Point: 75 °F (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Flash Point: 75 °F (24 °C) Closed cup Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: -135 °F (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Melting Point: -97 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: -93.3 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Odor: Pineapple odor Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Physical Description: Ethyl butyrate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pineapple-like odor. Flash point 78 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: CBI; Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with an odor of pineapple; [Merck Index] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: Colourless liquid with a banana, pineapple odour Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.3898 at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Refractive Index: 1.391-1.394 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: In water, 4.9X10+3 mg/L at 20 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Soluble in about 150 parts water Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride; soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, ether Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 4.9 mg/mL at 20 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: Soluble in fixed oils and propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: 1ml in 3ml 60% ethanol (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Vapor Pressure: 12.8 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: 14.0 mm Hg at 20 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Viscosity: 0.639 mPa.s at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- pH: Acid value: 1.0 (max) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- First Aid: INHALATION: move victim to fresh air and call a physician; give artificial respiration if necessary.; INGESTION: induce vomiting and call a physician.; EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.; SKIN: flush with water; wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- ERG2024, Guide 130 (Ethyl butyrate): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.3% (6 of 2073) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226 (99.7%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H319 (13.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264+P265, P280, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 2073 reports by companies from 13 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 6 of 2073 reports by companies.; There are 12 notifications provided by 2067 of 2073 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P319, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- Signal: Warning Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Fire Rating: 3 - Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Materials produce hazardous atmospheres with air under almost all ambient temperatures or, though unaffected by ambient temperatures, are readily ignited under almost all conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Toxicity Summary: IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Ethyl Butyrate is a colorless liquid. It is used in manufacturing artificial rum; perfumery; the alcoholic solution constitutes the so-called "pineapple oil". It is also used in flavoring extracts, solvent mixture for cellulose esters and ethers. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: Tested at 5% in petrolatum, ethyl butyrate produced no irritation after a 48 hr closed-patch test in 25 human subjects. ANIMAL STUDIES: Ethyl butyrate applied full strength to intact or abraded rabbit skin for 24 hr under occlusion was moderately irritating. In rabbits admin of 2.14 mL/kg caused increase in respiratory volume. In vitro it has been shown to have a hemolytic effect slightly greater than that of methyl butyrate. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 8 was calculated in fish for ethyl n-butyrate(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 1.85(1) and a regression-derived equation(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 20(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that ethyl nbutyrate is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of ethyl n-butyrate from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 4.4X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), based upon its vapor pressure, 14.0 mm Hg(3), and water solubility, 4,900 mg/L(4). Ethyl n-butyrate is expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon its vapor pressure(3). Ethyl n-butyrate has been classified as readily biodegradable as estimated by results from analogous compounds in the Japanese MITI test(5), suggesting that biodegradation may be an important environmental fate process in soil(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 20(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that ethyl n-butyrate is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 4.4X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 14.0 mm Hg(4), and water solubility, 4,900 mg/L(5). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 5 hrs and 5 days, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 8(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 1.85(2) and a regression-derived equation(2), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Ethyl n-butyrate has been classified as readily biodegradable as estimated by results from analogous compounds in the Japanese MITI test(7), suggesting that biodegradation may be an important environmental fate process in water(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), ethyl n-butyrate, which has a vapor pressure of 14 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase ethyl n-butyrate is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 3 days(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 4.94X10-12 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(3). Ethyl n-butyrate does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(4) and, therefore, is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Consumer Uses: Other; Fragrance Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Fragrance; Other Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used as a flavoring agent (foods, beverages, and chewing gums), fragrance ingredient (soaps, perfumes, creams, and lotions), and solvent (cellulosic lacquers); [HSDB] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Uses: Manufacturing artificial rum; perfumery; the alcoholic solution constitutes the so-called "pineapple oil". Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Reported uses (ppm):; Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#1220] Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Flavoring extracts, perfumery, solvent mixture for cellulose esters and ethers. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: MEDICATION Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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