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Hexyl butyrate

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[Flash Point]

81
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat and open flame.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Hazards]

Combustible liquid. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[UN (DOT)]

1993
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Appearance]

Colorless liquid
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Boiling Point]

205
[Vapor Pressure]

0.2 (25 C)
[Density]

0.851 g/mL (25 C)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

44.3 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Flavoring agent.
[Refractive Index]

1.417 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Hexyl butyrate
[Synonyms]

n-Hexyl butyrate
n-Hexyl n-butyrate
[CAS]

"CASEN_2639-63-6.htm">2639-63-6
[Formula]

C10H20O2
[Molecular Weight]

172.3
[EINECS]

220-136-6
[RTECS]

ET4203000
[RTECS Class]

Primary Irritant
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1754469
[Beilstein Reference]

4-02-00-00791
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

1993
[Packing Group]

III