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Data Legend. The Butyl Acetate price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: Butyl Acetate, United States, transaction, fob
- EUR: Butyl Acetate, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- SEA: Butyl Acetate, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, fob, Singapore
- CN: Butyl Acetate, China, transaction, fob
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Price Dynamics. The Butyl Acetate price in United States increased during November 2018 to 1,450 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 2% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Butyl Acetate prices in United States decreased significantly by 8%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Butyl Acetate amounted to 1,370 USD per metric ton, from 1,150 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Butyl Acetate price in Germany is 5% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Butyl Acetate in China rose slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 1,150 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 4% higher than the average price in the previous month and 14% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Butyl Acetate prices in Singapore were flat during November 2018, and were rise when compared to the average price in the preceding yeara rise of 16% from the previous year’s price.
About Butyl Acetate. Butyl Acetate is an organic compound in the ester class. It is a colorless liquid, with a strong fruity odor, commonly found naturally in many different fruits and in some animal pheromones. For that characteristic, n-butyl acetate is used primarily as a synthetic food flavor. For its moderate polarity, the ester also has diverse applicability in chemical processes.
n-Butyl acetate is extremely flammable (flash point at 22°C) in its liquid and vapor form, so it should be transported and stored away from heat sources in tightly closed containers. It should also be stored in well-ventilated areas. The ester is very little toxic and not highly reactive.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Butyl Acetate are listed below.
- n-Butanol + acetic acid (Fischer esterification, catalyzed by sulfuric acid)
The uses and applications of Butyl Acetate may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Butyl Acetate are urethane grade (99.5% minimum purity); industrial grade (99% minimum purity); commercial grade (95% minimum purity); and cosmetic grade (90% minimum purity).
