CAS138-22-7
FormulaC7H14O3
SynonymButyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, Butyl-L-2-hydroxy propionate, Butyl-S-2-hydroxy propionate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester
Density0.974-0.984 (2020 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Boiling Point76.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg
Flash Point157.00 °F. TCC
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Refractive Index1.41800 to 1.42400 @ 20.00 °C
Shelf Life24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor Typecreamy
OdorCreamy, dairy, milky, earthy, ketonic, waxy, Iactonic, vanilla and cheesy
Pounds/Gallon8.105 to 8.188
Melting Point-28.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure0.400000 mm/Hg @ 20.00 °C
logP (o/w)0.88
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
TasteDairy, creamy, milky, coconut and nutty
Assay95.00 to 100.00 %
Specific gravity0.97400 to 0.98400 @ 25.00 °C
Boiling Point185.00 to 187.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Molecular weight146.19