Description / Application
Butyl hexadecanoate is a hexadecanoate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of hexadecanoic acid with the hydroxy group of butanol. It has a role as an insect repellent, an animal metabolite and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Palmitic acid butyl ester |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H40O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 312.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00053738 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |