This chart shows Butyl Acetate price assessments, in in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 4 key markets from April 2024 through April 2025:
- Butyl Acetate, US (United States): Butyl Acetate, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Butyl Acetate, EUR (Europe): Butyl Acetate, export transaction price, fob, Germany
- Butyl Acetate (99.9%), CN (China): Butyl Acetate (99.9%), domestic spot price, exw, China
- Butyl Acetate (99.9%), SEA (Southeast Asia): Butyl Acetate (99.9%), spot price, cfr, Viet Nam (netforward from fob China)
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Butyl Acetate Price Outlook
Butyl Acetate Price Outlook. The price of Butyl Acetate (United States) decreased during April 2025 to 1,820 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Butyl Acetate (United States) decreased significantly by 15%. Meanwhile, the average price of Butyl Acetate (China) amounted to 922 USD per metric ton, from 1,040 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Butyl Acetate (China) is 2% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Butyl Acetate (Southeast Asia) declined slightly throughout April 2025, reaching 948 USD per metric ton. The price is 2% lower than the average price in the previous month and 11% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Butyl Acetate (Europe) decreased modestly during April 2025, reaching 1,270 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 26% from the previous year’s price.
About Butyl Acetate
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. Substitutes for Butyl Acetate include other solvents with similar properties, depending on the specific application: ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), isopropyl acetate, methyl acetate, propyl acetate, among others.
Butyl Acetate Handling. 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.
Butyl Acetate Production. 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)
Butyl Acetate Uses. 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).