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METHYL N-BUTANOATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
623-42-7
CAS number
CONT

Methyl butyrate [is a] synthetic flavoring agent that occurs naturally in apples [and that is used] in fruit and rum flavorings for beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1237.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H10O2 or CH3CH2CH2COOCH3 or CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
623-42-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur de pomme reinette, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, peu soluble dans l'eau, préparé par action de l'acide butyrique sur l'alcool méthylique en présence d'acide sulfurique, utilisé comme dissolvant pour l'éthylcellulose, en parfumerie et dans la fabrication du rhum synthétique.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou CH3CH2CH2CH2COOCH3 ou CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2COOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
623-42-7
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, poco soluble en agua, soluble en alcohol. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H10O2 o CH3CH2CH2COOCH3 or CH3CH2CH2C(O)OCH3

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