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Ethyl butyrate

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1180
Hazard class
3
Packing group
III
ERG guide
ERG 130
Special provisions
SP B1, SP IB3, SP T2, SP TP1
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Ethyl butyrate


Ethyl butyrate, also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether, is an ester with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3. It is soluble in propylene glycol, paraffin oil, and kerosene. It has a fruity odor, similar to pineapple, and is a key ingredient used as a flavor enhancer in processed orange juices. It also occurs naturally in many fruits, albeit at lower concentrations. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 24.11.2019)

CAS-Number

105-54-4

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 130

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

3
Flammable liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1180

(5) Packing Group Help

III

(6) Labels Help

Flammable liquids (3)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
B1
IB3
T2
TP1

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions150see 49 CFR §173.150
(8B) Non-bulk203see 49 CFR §173.203
(8C) Bulk242see 49 CFR §173.242

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail60 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only220 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other n/a

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.