About this product
Butyl acetate (n-butyl acetate, n-BAC, CAS 123-86-4, HSN 2915 33 00) is a clear, colourless ester solvent used in paints, coatings, printing inks and thinner blending. Supreme Petro Chemicals, a Chennai chemical trader and importer, supplies solvent grade n-butyl acetate, 99.5 % w/w min, in bulk road tanker and HDPE or MS drums from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse, with dispatch across South India; a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery. Its slower evaporation gives formulators flow and levelling control in automotive and industrial coatings, which is why it is a common component of solvent blends for paint and thinner manufacturers. We source from manufacturers including Laxmi Organic Industries, Jubilant and Taixing Jinjiang Chemical (China). For a quote, call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096: we quote within 4 working hours.
Butyl Acetate at a glance
- Also known as
- n-Butyl acetate · Butyl ethanoate · n-BAC · NBAC
- CAS number
- 123-86-4
- HSN code
- 2915 33 00
- UN number
- UN 1123
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 16 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless liquid
- Purity
- 99.5 % w/w min (n-Butyl Acetate)
- Assay
- n-Butyl Acetate 99.5 % w/w min; water 0.10 % w/w max; acidity (as acetic acid) 0.01 % w/w max; colour 10 APHA max
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- Bulk road tankerHDPE drumsMS drums
- Grades Available
- Solvent Grade (ASTM D4615)
- Origin
- Both
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2915 33 00
- UN Number
- 1123
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Flammable liquid
- Storage
- Store away from heat, sparks and open flames with adequate ventilation; ground and bond containers during transfer
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is butyl acetate used for?
Butyl acetate is a solvent for paints, coatings and lacquers, printing inks, and thinner blending. Its slower evaporation makes it useful in automotive and industrial coatings, where it helps control flow and levelling during film formation.
What is the CAS number for butyl acetate, and what does n-BAC stand for?
The CAS number is 123-86-4. n-BAC (also written NBAC) stands for n-Butyl Acetate, the butyl ester of acetic acid, systematically named butyl ethanoate.
What is the difference between butyl acetate and ethyl acetate?
Both are acetate ester solvents, but butyl acetate is the slower-evaporating of the two, which is why it is chosen for automotive and industrial coatings where flow and levelling control matter. Ethyl acetate is used where a faster solvent release is wanted. We supply both, along with n-Propyl Acetate and Butyl Cellosolve Acetate.
Is butyl acetate flammable, and what is its hazard class?
Yes. Butyl acetate is a flammable liquid and vapour, classified UN 1123, Class 3 for transport. Keep it away from heat, sparks and open flames, use adequate ventilation, and ground and bond containers during transfer. The full MSDS is available for download on this page.
What is the specification of the butyl acetate you supply?
We supply solvent grade material to ASTM D4615: clear colourless liquid, n-Butyl Acetate purity 99.5 % w/w min, water content 0.10 % w/w max, acidity as acetic acid 0.01 % w/w max, and colour 10 APHA max. These figures come from the manufacturer's published specification cross-checked with batch COA, and are set out in our downloadable TDS.
What is the HSN code for butyl acetate?
n-Butyl acetate (CAS 123-86-4) is classified under HSN 2915 33 00. Quote this code and the CAS number on your enquiry and purchase order, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
Which grade of butyl acetate do you supply, and is it food or pharma grade?
We supply solvent grade n-butyl acetate to ASTM D4615, 99.5 % w/w min purity. It is a technical solvent grade for coatings, inks and thinners, not offered as food or pharma grade.
Do you manufacture butyl acetate, and who makes the material you supply?
No. Supreme Petro Chemicals is a chemical trader, importer and distributor, not a manufacturer. The butyl acetate we supply is sourced from manufacturers including Laxmi Organic Industries (Mahad, Maharashtra), Jubilant and Taixing Jinjiang Chemical Industry (Jiangsu, China), and supplied to paint, coating, ink and thinner manufacturers.
Do you supply butyl acetate in Chennai, and in what packaging?
Yes. We supply butyl acetate from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India from our Periyamet office. It is packed in HDPE or MS drums and supplied by bulk road tanker. HSN code is 2915 33 00. For a quote, call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096: we quote within 4 working hours.