CAS 123-86-4

Butyl acetate

乙酸丁酯

C6H12O2MW 116.16 g/molHS 291533 UN1123 · Class 3

From the buying desk

n-Butyl acetate at 99.5% is the standard coatings solvent; confirm it is not an isobutyl acetate blend. It ships as Class 3; check the packing group on the SDS against the flash point stated. Steel drums and ISO tanks are the usual packaging.

Import Card

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Identifiers

Synonyms
n-Butyl acetate, Butyl ethanoate
Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular weight
116.16 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCOC(=O)C
InChIKey
DKPFZGUDAPQIHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
291533

Transport and hazard profile

Transport classification, UN number UN1123, IMDG Class 3.

GHS hazard statements, Warning. H-codes, H226, H336. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for Butyl acetate

Read from the official lists by CAS 123-86-4. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

No entry

No entry for CAS 123-86-4 in the OEHHA list dated July 31, 2026.

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OSHA exposure limit

Listed

Table Z-1: 150 ppm, 710 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average.

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Australian exposure standard

Listed

150 ppm, 713 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average, 200 ppm, 950 mg/m³ short term.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

Listed

Reportable quantity 5,000 lb (2,270 kg). A package holding this much needs RQ on the shipping paper.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Common applications

  • · Automotive and industrial coatings
  • · Printing inks
  • · Adhesives
  • · Pharmaceutical extraction

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of Butyl acetate from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin plus an MSA China DG packing certificate. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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