Butyl valerate
[CAS# 591-68-4]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: Butyl valerate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 158.24
• CAS Registry Number: 591-68-4
• EC Number: 209-728-5
• FEMA: 2217

Properties

• Density: 0.868
• Boiling point: 186-187 °C
• Refractive index: 1.412
• Flash point: 67 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R10;R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S16;S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335