butyl acetate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, fragrant, flammable liquid ester, C 6 H 12 O 2 , used as a solvent for varnishes and lacquers.

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

Example Sentences

It was found that a by-product of the Weizmann recipe, butyl acetate, could be used in a marvelous, quick-drying lacquer for cars.

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