Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
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 a colorless flammable liquid. Butyl acetate is found in many types of fruit where along with other chemicals it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy ice cream cheeses and baked goods.
