Butyl acetate (also known as n-butyl acetate) is a chemical compound with a molecular formula ofC6H12O2. Butyl acetate is the acetate ester of butanol. Butyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquidwith a fruity odor. It is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols,esters) but has only slight miscibility in water.