Butyl formate

At a glance

A light, fresh, fruity ester with an apple-like character, used as a delicate top-note modifier in fruity compositions where a quick-evaporating brightness is wanted.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
592-84-7
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01