This chart shows Butyl Acetate price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- 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) increased during May 2020 to 1,460 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 11% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Butyl Acetate (United States) decreased significantly by 13%. Meanwhile, the average price of Butyl Acetate (China) amounted to 788 USD per metric ton, from 957 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Butyl Acetate (China) is 5% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Butyl Acetate (Southeast Asia) declined throughout May 2020, reaching 763 USD per metric ton. The price is 7% lower than the average price in the previous month and 22% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Butyl Acetate (Europe) decreased modestly during May 2020, reaching 972 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 18% 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).