Butyl Acetate(in 8,099 products)
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Functions:
1. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
2. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.
n-Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an ester which is a colorless flammable liquid at room temperature. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is often used as a high-boiling solvent of moderate polarity.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/31272
Regulatory References:
1. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act
- Butyl Acetate
2. International Fragrance Association Transparency List [2015]
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
2. May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336)
3. Harmful to aquatic life (H402)
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