Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
Molecular Weight | 116.1583 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CCCC(=O)OCC
InChI
InChIKey=OBNCKNCVKJNDBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5-6(7)8-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
Molecular Weight | 116.1583 |
Charge | 0 |
Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Additional Stereochemistry | No |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Ethyl butyrate (C6H12O2) also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether is an ester. Ethyl butyrate is used as an extract, as a flavoring or perfume, and as a solvent. It is a colorless liquid with a banana, orange or pineapple odor, and it is flammable. Exposure to ethyl butyrate can irritate the skin, eye, nose and throat. Applications include: artificial flavoring resembling orange juice or pineapple in alcoholic beverages, as a solvent in perfumes, and as a plasticizer for cellulose.