Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:48:18 UTC
Update Date2022-08-31 22:36:02 UTC
MiMeDB IDMMDBc0033431
Metabolite Identification
Common NameEthyl butanoate
DescriptionEthyl butyrate, also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether, is an ester with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3, with one oxygen having a double bond. It is soluble in propylene glycol, paraffin oil and kerosene. Ethyl butyrate is present in many fruits e.g. apple, apricot, banana, plum, tangerine etc. Ethyl butyrate is a flavouring ingredient and it can be synthesized by reacting ethanol and butyric acid. This is a condensation reaction, meaning water is produced in the reaction as a byproduct.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC6H12O2
Average Molecular Weight116.1583
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight116.083729628
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry Number105-54-4
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5-6(7)8-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyOBNCKNCVKJNDBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N