Normal Butyl Acetate

Usages	Butyl acetate is used for various purposes. Typically, butyl acetate is an excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, celluloid, chlorinated rubbers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, Hostaflex, polystyrene, polyacrylates, most neutral resins, plasticizers, fats and oils. This has led to a wide range of uses for this substance. Hence, the highest use of butyl acetate is for the production of pharmaceutical products, followed by the production of various building paints and then the production of cosmetics. Adding it to diesel to prevent damage to vehicle engines Use as a solvent to produce various types of varnishes (varnish products, wood varnish, etc.) Use to produce nail care products such as decorative varnishes, varnish removers, foundation products and other nail care products Use as a flavoring and fragrance to produce products such as chocolates, ice creams, cakes and various types of yogurt and cheese. This substance is used as a thinning agent for dyes in ink used to mark fruits and vegetables. Butyl acetate is one of the most important ingredients required for the production of penicillin-G. Butyl acetate is used to produce various types of artificial leather, detergents, various types of plastics and unbreakable and safe glass. Since this solution is difficult and slightly soluble in water, it is used to produce pharmaceutical products. *This substance is also used in the perfume and cologne industry.
Storage conditions	This liquid is highly flammable and ignites at 24°C. Therefore, this material should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area. It should also be kept away from direct sunlight and near heat and fire. This material should be stored in insulated tanks such as insulated tankers made of stainless steel, aluminum or carbon steel. The condensed vapor of this material in the presence of air and sparks may cause an explosion and prolonged inhalation of this material can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes.

Usages

Butyl acetate is used for various purposes. Typically, butyl acetate is an excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, celluloid, chlorinated rubbers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, Hostaflex, polystyrene, polyacrylates, most neutral resins, plasticizers, fats and oils. This has led to a wide range of uses for this substance. Hence, the highest use of butyl acetate is for the production of pharmaceutical products, followed by the production of various building paints and then the production of cosmetics.

*Adding it to diesel to prevent damage to vehicle engines
*Use as a solvent to produce various types of varnishes (varnish products, wood varnish, etc.)
*Use to produce nail care products such as decorative varnishes, varnish removers, foundation products and other nail care products
*Use as a flavoring and fragrance to produce products such as chocolates, ice creams, cakes and various types of yogurt and cheese.
*This substance is used as a thinning agent for dyes in ink used to mark fruits and vegetables.
*Butyl acetate is one of the most important ingredients required for the production of penicillin-G.
*Butyl acetate is used to produce various types of artificial leather, detergents, various types of plastics and unbreakable and safe glass.
*Since this solution is difficult and slightly soluble in water, it is used to produce pharmaceutical products.
*This substance is also used in the perfume and cologne industry.

Storage conditions

This liquid is highly flammable and ignites at 24°C. Therefore, this material should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area. It should also be kept away from direct sunlight and near heat and fire. This material should be stored in insulated tanks such as insulated tankers made of stainless steel, aluminum or carbon steel.

The condensed vapor of this material in the presence of air and sparks may cause an explosion and prolonged inhalation of this material can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes.

What is Butyl Acetate? And what is its use?

In the article we will read, an attempt will be made to introduce the solvent butyl acetate. The uses of butyl acetate, formula, production method, physical and chemical properties, and finally safety tips regarding the product will be examined. In the following, I draw your attention to the rest of the article.

Introduction

Butyl acetate (Butyl acetate) or normal butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate and butyl ester, is a colorless, liquid substance with a relatively pleasant odor slightly resembling the smell of fruit (banana) that is highly flammable. This substance is generally used as a solvent for the production of products such as industrial paints, cosmetic varnishes, inks, and adhesives. In terms of solubility or solubility, it is easily dissolved in a variety of solvent chemical raw materials such as alcohol, ketone, glycol and ester, but it is not so easy to dissolve in water. Chemists have discovered that normal butyl acetate is present in alarm pheromones secreted by animals, especially insects, when they are attacked in order to inform and warn their fellows. The elements present in this solvent include carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It has a molecular weight of 116.16 g and a boiling point of about 127 degrees Celsius. In the process of making butanol alcohol, it reacts with acetic acid in the presence of heat and an acidic catalyst, under conditions to produce normal butyl acetate in various qualities and water (a by-product).

What is the formula of butyl acetate?

C₆H₁₂O₂

Molecular structure of butyl acetate	Chemical formula of butyl acetate

Physical and chemical properties of butyl acetate

The physical and chemical properties of butyl acetate are listed in the table below:

Product name	Butyl acetate
Chemical formula	C6H12O2
Molecular mass	116.6 g mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.88 g/cm3
Melting point	77℃
Boiling point	127℃
Solubility in water	10 g/L (@20.0 °C)
Refractive index (nD)	1.394 (@20.0 °C)

Butyl acetate applications

One of the most important and common uses of butyl acetate in industry is as a very suitable solvent for the production of paints and varnishes. This substance has three isomeric forms and is widely used due to its characteristics such as high solubility in organic solvents, high stability against hydrolysis and decomposition, and its low ability to absorb moisture. On the other hand, this substance is used in the production of adhesives and coatings for surfaces with high hardness. Below we will learn about the uses of butyl acetate in other industries:

Butyl acetate has various uses in the pharmaceutical industry. It is one of the most important compounds required for the production of penicillin-G. Antibiotics, hormonal compounds, vitamins, and plant extracts are other uses of this substance. It is also a very good adsorbent for tonic drugs due to its low volatility and good skin permeability.
It is also used in cleaning products, personal care products, and perfumes due to its pleasant smell.
This solvent is also used in the production of nail care products such as decorative varnishes, varnish removers, base products, and other nail care products.
Other uses of this ester compound include the production of artificial leather, detergents, various plastics, and safe and unbreakable glass.
Butyl acetate is a solvent that, when added to diesel, prevents damage to vehicle engines.
In the past, it was also used as a flavoring for the production of products such as chocolate, ice cream, cakes, and various yogurts and cheeses.

*Butyl acetate application in the resin and paint industry*

Butyl acetate production

The process of producing butyl acetate is through the esterification of butanol. Esterification is a reversible reaction between an alcohol and an organic acid (acetic acid) in the presence of a strong mineral acid such as sulfuric acid, which produces a compound called an ester. This process is accompanied by the production of water.

C4H9OH + CH3COOH = > CH3COOC3H9 + H2O

In the method of making butyl acetate, first normal butanol and acetic acid are introduced into the reactor and then sulfuric acid is added as a catalyst in the amount of one percent by weight. Due to the endothermic nature of the esterification reaction, the reaction starts due to heat, and this reaction continues until the temperature in the distillation tower is constant and a uniform state is created. Therefore, the flow of raw materials entering the reactor in its production line should be adjusted according to the distillation speed in the tower. After this stage, water is separated from the produced butyl acetate. The product obtained from this stage has a weight percentage of about 83 and contains catalyst and residual alcohol. To purify this product, the acid content in it is first neutralized with sodium carbonate in a neutralization tank and then washed with water.

After the formation of a two-phase liquid, water is drained from the bottom, and the upper layer, which is urethane grade, is transferred to a distillation tower to increase purity, and the purified butyl acetate is removed from the bottom of the tower and transferred to a storage tank. Therefore, depending on the manufacturing method and different equipment, the quality of this product can be different, and this characteristic affects its price.

Safety tips for butyl acetate

The following points can be mentioned regarding the safety tips that should be observed in the field of work and use of this solvent:

Butyl acetate is classified as a flammable substance both with fire and in reaction with air and water. And it can be easily ignited at high temperatures or in the presence of flames. Even its vapors are heavy and can form explosive mixtures with air, so complete safety must be observed during transportation.
The normal storage location of butyl acetate should be cool, dry with proper ventilation and avoid placing it next to incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and substances and acids. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat and flammable materials.
Inhalation of this substance should be avoided, as it causes headache, drowsiness, burning mouth, double vision and nausea. If urethane grade comes into contact with the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with cold water for ten minutes and seek medical attention.

Ethanol

Category : Other chemical solvents

Features

Usages: Industries that use this solvent, in order of consumption: 1) Laboratory uses: In laboratories, ethanol is used in cases where water would interfere with the desired reaction. (pubchem)2) Cosmetics: This solvent is used in skin cleansers as a pore-shrinking agent. Ethanol is also added to lotions as an additive and to ensure that the lotion components do not separate, and to hair sprays to ensure that the spray compounds stick to the hair. Ethanol is also used as a solvent for the essential oils of various ingredients in the production of perfumes and fragrances. Its antibacterial properties have also led to its use in the production of hand sanitizers and mouthwashes to kill bacteria and help improve the performance of other effective components such as eucalyptol[1] and to improve the penetration of thymol[2] on plaque. Shampoos, dyes, hair creams and mousses, and nail polishes also contain ethanol. (chemical safety facts)3) Pharmaceutical industry: It is used in many drugs such as acetaminophen, ranitidine, furosemide[3], mannitol[4], phenobarbital[5], trimethoprim[6], sulfamethoxazole[7], iron supplements, and cough suppressants. Ethanol is used as a polar and non-polar solvent in reactions to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients; in reactions where the solvent is pure ethanol, adding water causes precipitation of non-polar powders, and in reactions producing very non-polar materials, adding ethanol causes precipitation of impurities. The solubility of ethanol on polar and non-polar compounds has led to many applications for ethanol in the pharmaceutical industry. (ASSIGNMENT POINT)4) Food industry: It is one of the most widely used solvents in the production of flavors and seasonings, and it can also cause better distribution of color in food. For example, the popular vanilla flavoring is produced in a solution of water, ethanol, and vanilla beans. (chemical safety facts) Ethanol is also produced and consumed in alcoholic beverages in various percentages and industrially.Note: In Iran, due to the ban on the production, import, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, many people produce and sell ethanol at home. The purchase and sale of these substances is prohibited and there is no supervision over its production and packaging; also, in many cases, profit-seeking individuals have caused poisoning, blindness, kidney failure, and death by purchasing industrial ethanol or methanol solvent and distributing it as an alcoholic beverage. Unlike ethanol, methanol alcohol is very toxic and can cause blindness and then death in very small doses. Many industrial ethanols available on the market contain significant amounts of methanol, which can cause irreparable harm if consumed orally.5) Fuel industry: Ethanol is considered a clean fuel because it burns completely, and this solvent is used in the production of gasoline to increase oxygen and reduce air pollution. Because pure ethanol damages tires and plastics and has a high octane number, it can only be used in cars that have a special design and can change the spark timing in the engine depending on the type of fuel. The fuel produced in the United States generally contains 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol (called E15). It is used as rocket fuel and fuel for light unmanned aircraft. The highest consumption of ethanol as fuel is in Brazil, where ethanol is produced in large ethanol refinery units by fermentation from wheat, sugar cane molasses, sugar beets, and corn; in Brazil, cars with 100% ethanol fuel and long-distance vehicles with 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol called E100 and E85 are used.6) Plastics Industry: Ethanol is a good alternative to fossil fuel-based chemicals and is widely used in the production of bioplastics. Polyethylene is produced from ethanol through a dehydration reaction, in which ethanol is converted to ethylene during the process of separating the water molecule, and then ethylene is converted to polyethylene. (ePURE)7) Automotive Industry: One of the applications of this solvent is its use as an antifreeze, which has led to its use in the production of car windshield washers. Car body cleaners and polishes also contain this solvent. (ePURE)8) Electrical Industry: It is used in electrode manufacturing[8] to degrease the surface of plates.9) Printing Industry: Water-based inks, which are widely used in flexographic and gravure printing[9] for various materials and in various sizes, contain ethanol and isopropyl alcohol in addition to water. If dilution is required, water or ethanol is also used. The presence of alcohol in this ink gives it a high gloss and evaporation rate, which distinguishes it from other inks. After the printing process is completed, water is used to wash the equipment before the ink dries, and alcohols such as methanol are used if the ink has dried on the equipment. (CINKARNA)10) Chemical industry: This solvent is used as an intermediate in the production of compounds such as glycols[10], glycol ethers[11], ethanolamines[12], ethylamines[13], ethyl propenoate (ethyl acrylate)[14] and ethanoate (acetate) esters[15]. (greener industry)11) Paint Industry: Solvents such as ethanol are used in paint production to reduce viscosity and improve paint distribution on surfaces. Ethanol is also used to clean paint from glass, paint brushes, and clothing. (The essential chemical industry-online, 2015) (SYDNEY SOLVENTS) Ethanol is not a very strong solvent, but it is used in the coating and printing industries as a co-solvent with ester, aromatic, and petroleum solvents in the formulation of thinners. The price of ethanol is lower than many ester, ketone, and aromatic solvents due to its renewable origin, so its use is economical; methanol also has this property, but is less used due to its toxicity.12) Adhesive Industry: The viscosity of an adhesive depends on the solubility of the monomers in the solvent, which can increase the spreadability of an adhesive on surfaces, especially on porous substrates. In the production of adhesives used in dentistry, mainly ethanol, acetone, and water solvents are used. (scielo)
Storage conditions: 1. Proper storage temperatureThe storage temperature should be below 25 degrees Celsius and away from heat sources. Increasing temperature increases vaporization and the possibility of explosion.2. Proper ventilationThe ventilation system should be constantly active so that condensed ethanol vapors do not accumulate in the space. The use of explosion-proof ventilation is recommended.3. Storage containersEthanol should be stored in corrosion-resistant containers, polyethylene or stainless steel. The container lids should be tightly sealed and resistant to vapor pressure.4. Warning signsAll containers and storage areas should have warning labels such as: “Flammable”, “Toxic”, “Authorized persons only”.5. Explosion-proof equipmentAll lighting and electronic systems in the storage must be explosion-proof (EX Proof).6. Keep away from sources of sparks and flamesThe ethanol storage facility should be at least 50 meters away from furnaces, open flames, or sparking devices.

Product Details

Categories: Acetates