butyl acetate


noun Chemistry.

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

British Dictionary definitions for butyl acetate

butyl acetate

noun

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