Showing metabocard for Butyl acetate (MMDBc0047669)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-11-19 15:36:56 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-01 01:47:37 UTC
MiMeDB ID
MMDBc0047669
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
Butyl acetate
Description
n-Butyl acetate is a flavouring ingredient used in apple flavours. 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 fruit, where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors. Apples, especially of the Red Delicious variety, are flavored in part by this chemical. It is a colourless flammable liquid with a sweet smell of banana.
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