Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, pineapple-like character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
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Ethyl Butyrate Supplier from China
Ethyl butyrate is one of the most widely used fruity flavor esters, giving the juicy pineapple and tutti-frutti note in juices, candy, chewing gum, beverages, liquor and tobacco flavors. SUNCHEM supplies ethyl butyrate to flavor houses and food manufacturers with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 105-54-4 · C₆H₁₂O₂ · FEMA 2427
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Ethyl butyrate (ethyl butanoate) is the ester of butyric acid and ethanol. It has a strong, sweet, pineapple-like odor and is used at low levels to lift the fruity top note in orange, pineapple, strawberry and tropical flavors. It is also used in liquor and tobacco flavors and in fragrances.
For flavor buyers, purity and odor match decide whether a new source can replace the current one; acid value shows whether the ester has started to hydrolyze.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Ethyl Butyrate |
| Synonyms | Ethyl butanoate; n-butyric acid ethyl ester |
| CAS No. | 105-54-4 |
| EC No. | 203-306-4 |
| FEMA No. | 2427 |
| Molecular formula | C₆H₁₂O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 116.16 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, pineapple-like |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where ethyl Butyrate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Juices & soft drinks
Builds the fresh, juicy top note in pineapple, orange and mixed-fruit beverage flavors.
Check before trial
- Flavor profile and dosage
- Food-grade documents for your market
- Annual volume
Candy, gum & bakery
Gives the tutti-frutti and pineapple character in hard candy, chewing gum and bakery fillings.
Check before trial
- Heat stability in your process
- Purity and odor standard
- Sample size for trials
Liquor and tobacco flavors
Used in liquor, baijiu and tobacco flavors to round the fruity note.
Check before trial
- Product type and target profile
- Odor panel standard
- Packaging size
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Ethyl Butyrate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
Transport
Flammable liquid (UN 1180, Class 3, PG III).
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
Related products
Ethyl Hexanoate
Pineapple–banana fruity ester; a key note in baijiu and liquor flavors.
View product →Ethyl Butyrate FAQ
What is ethyl Butyrate used for?
Mainly as a flavor and fragrance ingredient: pineapple, orange, strawberry and tutti-frutti flavors for beverages, candy and chewing gum, plus liquor, tobacco and fragrance compositions.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is ethyl Butyrate dangerous goods?
Yes. It is a flammable liquid regulated for transport under UN 1180, Class 3, PG III.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
