n-Butyl acetate Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

n-Butyl acetate Price Information Spec: 99.9%;Butyl acetate, bulk shipment (Chinese National Standard);99.5%;First-rate product;Butyl Acetate, National Standard Grade Content;Premium grade;High-grade product;Butyl Acetate, National Standard;First-grade product;National excellent grade;China national standards;In stock

Newest Price 1,094.18

Price Date 20261023

Day's Change +8.48

Day's Range 1,094.18 - 1,102.65

Month's Change +37.6

Month's Range 1,094.18 - 1,131.78

Year's Change +357.79

Year's Range 1,094.18 - 736.39

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What is driving n-butyl acetate price spikes and how can coatings formulators hedge against them?

Note that substitution ratios must be validated for evaporation rate and solvency in specific resin systems. Winter-grade formulations may tolerate higher sec-butyl acetate content, but gloss and blush resistance can shift. Always run small-batch trials before committing to reformulation.

How balanced is China's n-butyl acetate supply-demand landscape and what capacity changes are expected?

Watch the export channel closely. China's export volume tripled in six years, and destinations like Italy, Germany, and Turkey are major buyers. Any logistics disruption or anti-dumping action could quickly shift domestic oversupply dynamics, pressuring prices downward.

Why do regional n-butyl acetate prices in China diverge and what drives producer profitability?

For buyers, the narrowed spread signals a chance to negotiate better terms with Jiangsu suppliers, as their cost advantage has shrunk. Track n-butanol logistics and regional inventory levels, as these will determine whether the spread reverts to historical norms or stays compressed.

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Overview

n-Butyl acetate (acetic acid n-butyl ester, CAS 123-86-4) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a fruity odor, low water solubility, and a boiling point of 124–126 °C. It serves as a versatile organic solvent and intermediate across multiple industries.

Industrial: a primary solvent for nitrocellulose, polyurethane, and acrylic lacquers, as well as in printing inks and dehydration/extraction processes.
Coatings & paints: used as a slow-evaporating solvent to improve flow and leveling in high-solids formulations.
Pharmaceutical: acts as a drug absorption enhancer and processing aid, including in erythromycin production.
Fragrance: employed as a carrier or solvent in flavor and perfume compositions.

China's production landscape is concentrated among a handful of manufacturers, with acetic acid and n-butanol as key feedstocks; price volatility is tied to upstream cost swings and supply disruptions. Domestic output exceeds demand, supporting a steady export flow, while environmental regulations favor its use over more toxic aromatic or ketone solvents.

Key domestic producers:
Qianxin (Jiangmen) – the largest domestic producer and industry leader.
Shandong Yushuo Chemical – active in industrial-grade supply.
Jinan Jiaxing Chemical – offers high-purity (99.9%) product grades.

Properties

Name

n-Butyl acetate

Acetic acid butyl ester

Acetic acid n-butyl ester

Butyl Acetate

BUTYL ACETATE WITH GC

CAS Number

123-86-4

EINECS No.

204-658-1

Risk Codes

S25

Safety Description

R10;R66;R67

HS Code

2915330000

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What is driving n-butyl acetate price spikes and how can coatings formulators hedge against them?

How balanced is China's n-butyl acetate supply-demand landscape and what capacity changes are expected?

Why do regional n-butyl acetate prices in China diverge and what drives producer profitability?

Latest News

Domestic n-Butanol Market Price Center Oscillated Downward (October 16–22, 2026)

On October 22, the market for butyl acetate in East China trended downward with weak momentum.

Market Analysis of Butyl Acetate in North China on October 22

Morning Market Alert: n-Butanol

On October 21, the market price of butyl acetate in East China trended weakly downward.

On October 21, the butyl acetate market in North China trended downward amid weak demand.

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