butyl acetate


nounChemistry.
  1. a colorless, fragrant, flammable liquid ester, C6H12O2, used as a solvent for varnishes and lacquers.

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butyl acetate

noun
  1. a colourless liquid with a fruity odour, existing in four isomeric forms. Three of the isomers are important solvents for cellulose lacquers. Formula: CH 3 COOC 4 H 9

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