Sec-Butyl acetate
Encyclopedia
sec-Butyl acetate, or s-butyl acetate, is a solvent
commonly used as a solvent in lacquer
s and enamels
, where it is used in the production of acyclic polymers, vinyl resins, and nitrocellulose
. It is a clear flammable liquid
with a sweet smell.
sec-Butyl acetate has three isomers that are also acetate esters: n-butyl acetate
, isobutyl acetate
, and tert-butyl acetate
.
It was experimentally determined and published in 1946 by Rolf Altschul.
Solvent
A solvent is a liquid, solid, or gas that dissolves another solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution that is soluble in a certain volume of solvent at a specified temperature...
commonly used as a solvent in lacquer
Lacquer
In a general sense, lacquer is a somewhat imprecise term for a clear or coloured varnish that dries by solvent evaporation and often a curing process as well that produces a hard, durable finish, in any sheen level from ultra matte to high gloss and that can be further polished as required...
s and enamels
Enamel paint
Enamel paint is paint that air dries to a hard, usually glossy, finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature; it should not be confused with decorated objects in "painted enamel", where vitreous enamel is applied with brushes and...
, where it is used in the production of acyclic polymers, vinyl resins, and nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose
Nitrocellulose is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. When used as a propellant or low-order explosive, it is also known as guncotton...
. It is a clear flammable liquid
Flammable liquid
Generally, a flammable liquid is a liquid that can catch fire.In the USA, there is a precise definition of flammable liquid as one with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Less-flammable liquids are defined as combustible liquids...
with a sweet smell.
sec-Butyl acetate has three isomers that are also acetate esters: n-butyl acetate
Butyl acetate
n-Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an organic compound commonly used as a solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is also used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Butyl acetate is found in many types of...
, isobutyl acetate
Isobutyl acetate
The chemical compound isobutyl acetate, also known as 2-methylpropyl ethanoate or β-methylpropyl acetate, is a common solvent. It is produced from the esterification of isobutanol with acetic acid. It is used as a solvent for lacquer and nitrocellulose...
, and tert-butyl acetate
Tert-Butyl acetate
tert-Butyl acetate, or t-butyl acetate is a colourless flammable liquid with a camphor- or blueberry-like smell. It is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners and industrial cleaners...
.
History
The first method of production of sec-butyl acetate was the esterification of sec-butanol and acetic anhydrideAcetic anhydride
Acetic anhydride, or ethanoic anhydride, is the chemical compound with the formula 2O. Commonly abbreviated Ac2O, it is the simplest isolatable acid anhydride and is a widely used reagent in organic synthesis...
It was experimentally determined and published in 1946 by Rolf Altschul.